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November 06, 2024
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‘Western-style’ interview with N.Koreans gives predictable answers

Korean-American's talks with Northerners yield praise for leadership, criticism of S.Korea

The Minjok Tongshin, an outlet made up of Korean-American journalists based in the U.S., recently released a video in which North Koreans insist that they are satisfied with their lives and proud of the leadership.

However, despite the reporter’s claim of having conducted “Western-style” interviews, an observer questioned the idea that his interviews were unscripted.

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