Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism



Analysis Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism Claim about execution of over 30 middle schoolers relies on dubious sourcing but shouldn’t distract from real crackdowns Gabriela Bernal July 17, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Young North Koreans \| Image: NK News (Sept. 2018) A sensational report that North Korea executed over 30 middle school students for watching South Korean dramas should be treated with skepticism, but its dubious sourcing ought not to distract from the reality of Kim Jong Un’s sweeping crackdowns on outside information. The South Korean outlet TV Chosun reported last week that DPRK authorities carried out the mass execution of schoolchildren in early July after they watched the contents of USB flash drives sent over by balloon by ROK activists. A sensational report that North Korea executed over 30 middle school students for watching South Korean dramas should be treated with skepticism, but its dubious sourcing ought not to distract from the reality of Kim Jong Un’s sweeping crackdowns on outside information. The South Korean outlet TV Chosun reported last week that DPRK authorities carried out the mass execution of schoolchildren in early July after they watched the contents of USB flash drives sent over by balloon by ROK activists. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism

Claim about execution of over 30 middle schoolers relies on dubious sourcing but shouldn’t distract from real crackdowns

Gabriela Bernal July 17, 2024

Why a report North Korea executed kids for watching K-dramas demands skepticism

Young North Koreans | Image: NK News (Sept. 2018)

A sensational report that North Korea executed over 30 middle school students for watching South Korean dramas should be treated with skepticism, but its dubious sourcing ought not to distract from the reality of Kim Jong Un’s sweeping crackdowns on outside information.

The South Korean outlet TV Chosun reported last week that DPRK authorities carried out the mass execution of schoolchildren in early July after they watched the contents of USB flash drives sent over by balloon by ROK activists.

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