Wrestling event draws attention, but does it help?

Experts divided over impact of pro wrestling event in Pyongyang
September 3rd, 2014
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The Pyongyang International Pro Wrestling Contest ended last Sunday, after plenty of international media attention.

But the question now, for many observers, is whether the event accomplished its stated goal: of encouraging diplomacy and understanding through sport. 

“Sports,” of course, is something of a misnomer when discussing pro wrestling, with its over-the-top storylines and staged

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About the Author

Doyun Kim

Doyun is an NK News contributor based in Seoul. She studied Sociology and English at Wellesley College, where she initially developed her interest in DPRK issues.

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  • Warren Lauzon

    I agree with Stanton on this. Looking back, I cannot think of a single instance in the past 15 years or so where any of these exchanges have done anything but to provide fodder for the North Korean propaganda machine.