North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election



News North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says Lina Park \| Seung-Yeon Chung April 16, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Yoon Suk-yeol submits his ballot in early voting for South Korea's general election in April 2024. \| Image: South Korean Presidential Office North Korean state media mentioned South Korea’s recent parliamentary election for the first time on Tuesday, a move one expert said may be aimed at whipping up social unrest in the ROK. The party-run Rodong Sinmun and Cabinet daily Minju Joson did not report on the election result itself, instead indirectly quoting South Korean protesters who referred to the ruling party’s defeat. North Korean state media mentioned South Korea’s recent parliamentary election for the first time on Tuesday, a move one expert said may be aimed at whipping up social unrest in the ROK. The party-run Rodong Sinmun and Cabinet daily Minju Joson did not report on the election result itself, instead indirectly quoting South Korean protesters who referred to the ruling party’s defeat. 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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North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election

Reports on protests against Yoon after ruling party’s ‘crushing defeat’ likely aim to stir up conflict, expert says

Lina Park | Seung-Yeon Chung April 16, 2024

North Korean state media makes first mention of recent ROK election

President Yoon Suk-yeol submits his ballot in early voting for South Korea's general election in April 2024. | Image: South Korean Presidential Office

North Korean state media mentioned South Korea’s recent parliamentary election for the first time on Tuesday, a move one expert said may be aimed at whipping up social unrest in the ROK.

The party-run Rodong Sinmun and Cabinet daily Minju Joson did not report on the election result itself, instead indirectly quoting South Korean protesters who referred to the ruling party’s defeat.

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