How North Korea's Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country's 'proud spirit'



Evergreen How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’ Pungsan dogs are said to be pure, spontaneous, and loyal to their leaders - just like a good North Korean should be Tatiana Gabroussenko August 3, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA In North Korea, propagandists often present Pungsan dogs — the DPRK’s national breed — as symbols of the country’s virtues. In film and literature, the dogs are often a point of envy for evil foreigner characters, who scheme for a way to use them for their own dastardly means. But in these portrayals, the Pungsan dogs nevertheless always remain pure at heart, shunning anything from the outside world and remaining loyal to their masters — just as a good North Korean should. A CONCOCTED KOREAN CANINE CULTURE In the 1960s and 1970s, North Korea stuck to the revolutionary ideal typical © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

Pungsan dogs are said to be pure, spontaneous, and loyal to their leaders - just like a good North Korean should be

Tatiana Gabroussenko August 3, 2020

How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

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In North Korea, propagandists often present Pungsan dogs — the DPRK’s national breed — as symbols of the country’s virtues.

In film and literature, the dogs are often a point of envy for evil foreigner characters, who scheme for a way to use them for their own dastardly means.

But in these portrayals, the Pungsan dogs nevertheless always remain pure at heart, shunning anything from the outside world and remaining loyal to their masters — just as a good North Korean should.

A CONCOCTED KOREAN CANINE CULTURE

In the 1960s and 1970s, North Korea stuck to the revolutionary ideal typical

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