'N.Korean' document slamming China likely fake: experts



News ‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts Handwritten document of unclear authorship, purpose leads to doubts of authenticity Jiwon Song April 1, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun A document criticizing China's "betrayal of socialism" has received international media attention since it was made public on Monday, but some observers have denied its authenticity. The document was revealed to the public by Professor Lee Young-hwa from Kansai University in Osaka, and reads that North Korea must "punish China" for "turning its back" on socialism, referring to China's recent approval with the UN's North Korea sanctions. It also reads that North Korea must no longer have a "fantasy" about China but stand firmly on its own. A document criticizing China's "betrayal of socialism" has received international media attention since it was made public on Monday, but some observers have denied its authenticity. The document was revealed to the public by Professor Lee Young-hwa from Kansai University in Osaka, and reads that North Korea must "punish China" for "turning its back" on socialism, referring to China's recent approval with the UN's North Korea sanctions. It also reads that North Korea must no longer have a "fantasy" about China but stand firmly on its own. 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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‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts

Handwritten document of unclear authorship, purpose leads to doubts of authenticity

Jiwon Song April 1, 2016

‘N.Korean’ document slamming China likely fake: experts

Rodong Sinmun

A document criticizing China's "betrayal of socialism" has received international media attention since it was made public on Monday, but some observers have denied its authenticity.

The document was revealed to the public by Professor Lee Young-hwa from Kansai University in Osaka, and reads that North Korea must "punish China" for "turning its back" on socialism, referring to China's recent approval with the UN's North Korea sanctions. It also reads that North Korea must no longer have a "fantasy" about China but stand firmly on its own.

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