Starting in September, residents of North Korea will have to pay 1 million won ($120) per year to access the Miraewon electronic library system, which allows them to read electronic copies of books from the national collection. This has angered many users, as it is a significant amount of money in North Korea. The Miraewon system is the only way some residents can access materials on science and technology, which they need for their jobs. Critics argue that the government is prioritizing propaganda pieces over useful knowledge and hindering economic development.

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