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North Korea televises World Cup matches on delay

North Korea's state broadcaster is televizing World Cup matches on a delay and with altered audio

North Korea’s state broadcaster Korean Central Television (KCTV) is televising matches from the 2014 World Cup on a delay, with altered audio.

World Cup matches are being aired by KCTV up to 35 hours after they have been played, with footage and audio tracks being altered according to North Korean censorship standards.

KCTV broadcast the inaugural match between host nation Brazil and Croatia on Saturday evening Korean time and have since continued televising a number of high profile matches, all between 24-35 hours after the original match times.

North Korea were previously granted the rights to broadcast matches from the 2010