Although as of April 2014, mobile internet access for foreigners with limited speed or traffic amount was available at a comparably high price.

Koryolink has deployed its 3G network to initially cover Pyongyang, which has a population of more than two million people, with an ambitious plan to expand its coverage to the entire country.

When Koryolink launched, the move was controversial for Egypt-based Orascom as North Korea was under international sanctions since it led nuclear tests in 2006.

[13] The United Nations Security Council Resolution 2375 was to be obtained by 9 January 2018 to keep Orascom's DPRK operations legal.

[14] On February 26, 2013, Koryolink made internet service available for foreigners, with a setup fee of €75 (≈ US$100), and €10 (≈ US$13.10) per month to keep a SIM card active.

[20] In September 2014, Koryolink fixed a loophole that enabled its domestic users to get international calls and internet access designed for tourists only.