Three merchants in the North Korean city of Hyesan have been arrested for selling smuggled SD cards, causing concern among residents who fear a wider crackdown. In North Korea, where the internet is restricted and foreign media is forbidden, SD cards and USB thumb drives smuggled in from China provide access to outside information. Media such as South Korean movies and TV shows are copied and widely distributed in this manner. Smuggling and media-related offenses in Hyesan often lead to investigations to find others involved in distribution networks. Residents are worried that the recent arrests could harm their livelihoods and access to foreign goods and media.

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