North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago

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North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago

Foreign influence, especially from South Korea, is a far more dangerous threat than sanctions or COVID-19

John Lee August 3, 2021

North Korea lost the war of ideas a long time ago

Image: Eric Lafforgue | A North Korean propaganda poster depicts citizens in front of the Juche tower in Pyongyang (May 20, 2009)

The following article is an opinion piece by South Korea-based writer John Lee. Views expressed in opinion articles are exclusively the author’s own and do not represent those of NK News.

About the Author

John Lee

John Lee is the editor of KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Prior to that, he was a contributor for NK News and KOREA PRO. His focus is on South Korean foreign policy and ROK-U.S. relations. Follow him on Twitter at @koreanforeigner.

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