North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes



News North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes Tournament underscores regime’s efforts to cater to wealthy and ‘keep up appearances’ through luxury sport, expert says Shreyas Reddy October 21, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans compete in Pyongyang's Autumn Golf Enthusiasts’ Game \| Image: KCNA (Oct. 21, 2022) North Korea’s only 18-hole golf course in operation hosted a tournament for “enthusiasts” of the game this week, according to state media, in what one expert called the regime’s latest effort to keep the country’s elite happy. The state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that the finals of the Autumn Golf Enthusiasts’ Game took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course on Oct. 19 and 20, with the winners receiving trophies, certificates and other prizes. The contest is the latest example of Pyongyang’s promotion of golf during the COVID-19 pandemic, with DPRK propaganda outlets, magazines and vlogs advertising © 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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North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes

Tournament underscores regime’s efforts to cater to wealthy and ‘keep up appearances’ through luxury sport, expert says

Shreyas Reddy October 21, 2022

North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes

North Koreans compete in Pyongyang's Autumn Golf Enthusiasts’ Game | Image: KCNA (Oct. 21, 2022)

North Korea’s only 18-hole golf course in operation hosted a tournament for “enthusiasts” of the game this week, according to state media, in what one expert called the regime’s latest effort to keep the country’s elite happy.

The state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday that the finals of the Autumn Golf Enthusiasts’ Game took place at the Pyongyang Golf Course on Oct. 19 and 20, with the winners receiving trophies, certificates and other prizes.

The contest is the latest example of Pyongyang’s promotion of golf during the COVID-19 pandemic, with DPRK propaganda outlets, magazines and vlogs advertising

North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes

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