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North Korea has launched its own version of Netflix - and it's called 'Manbang'.

The television-on-demand channel translates as "everywhere" and is available via the state-run internet, according to NK News.

Much like Western streaming services, people with access can watch movies and TV shows whenever they want.

However, it looks like our North Korean friends won't be able to enjoy the likes of Strange Things or House of Cards.

(Image: KCTV)

Instead Manbang can be used to "replay documentary films about the leadership and learn Russian and English languages".

It's also offering live streaming access to five TV networks, including North Korea's state broadcaster KCTV.

It's questionable whether many people will actually be able to use the service though.

(Image: KCTV)

Notoriously secretive North Korea is one of the least connected countries in the world, and only a few thousand people are believed to be allowed to access the global internet.

The country has its own internet which only consists of some 5,000 websites.

(Image: KCTV)

Even with a highly restricted network, and a video service meant to dissipate state-approved propaganda, some things are the same as for all Netflix viewers.

A big demand for "Manbang" seems to be driven by kids watching things repeatedly.

An orphanage teacher told NK News: "Children tended to pester to show new interesting videos again after their release, but we had difficulty in dealing with it."