YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch



News YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch Prompt deletion of Sonamu TV account follows site’s previous removal of DPRK-linked Echo of Truth channel Chad O'Carroll August 5, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: NK News \| An Aug. 2021 screenshot from Sonamu TV YouTube has already terminated a new North Korean channel launched in late July in connection with a resurgent propaganda push, monitoring by NK News showed on Friday, the latest in a string of YouTube actions against DPRK-linked channels. The Sonamu TV channel — which featured a handful of blog-style videos starring female host Jin Hui — was part of North Korean propagandists’ efforts to create social media-friendly content for international users in recent weeks. YouTube has already terminated a new North Korean channel launched in late July in connection with a resurgent propaganda push, monitoring by NK News showed on Friday, the latest in a string of YouTube actions against DPRK-linked channels. The Sonamu TV channel — which featured a handful of blog-style videos starring female host Jin Hui — was part of North Korean propagandists’ efforts to create social media-friendly content for international users in recent weeks. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch

Prompt deletion of Sonamu TV account follows site’s previous removal of DPRK-linked Echo of Truth channel

Chad O'Carroll August 5, 2021

YouTube terminates new North Korean propaganda channel, weeks after launch

Image: NK News | An Aug. 2021 screenshot from Sonamu TV

YouTube has already terminated a new North Korean channel launched in late July in connection with a resurgent propaganda push, monitoring by NK News showed on Friday, the latest in a string of YouTube actions against DPRK-linked channels.

The Sonamu TV channel — which featured a handful of blog-style videos starring female host Jin Hui — was part of North Korean propagandists’ efforts to create social media-friendly content for international users in recent weeks.

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