Faces of North Korea

Computerisation and satellites increase volume of news transmitted - 1 million words a day compared to 600,000 in 1975.

The system uses an analogue signal, and the client must have a digital receiver to get photos on their screen. The computer operating system is provided by AFP.

AFP begins publishing content on the Minitel.

The Polycom subsidiary is created and a satellite distribution network set up to supply clients.