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Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She studied Korean history, mainly focusing on modern Korean history at Korea University. Follow her on twitter @Hy_Choi0826
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News North Korean hedgehog cartoon a metaphor for nuclear strengthVideo was also released in 2005 following Pyongyang's declaration of nuclear capability North Korea's state-run outlet Uriminzokkiri re-released the video short The Hedgehog’s Thorn Spear on Sunday, a video it seemingly releases at times when it seeks to justify its nuclear program. The animated clip takes place in a forest where the many kinds of animals have gathered together to witness a strength contest between a bear and wild boar. A huge tiger, towering over even the bear, suddenly appears and disrupts the competition, taking the gold medal the contest winner was supposed to receive. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |