N.Korean media tones down bombast in Orlando 'terror' report



News N.Korean media tones down bombast in Orlando ‘terror’ report Most state-run media stay objective, though internet outlet calls U.S. gun access 'corrupt' JH Ahn June 14, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Orlando Police North Korean state-run media on Monday reported on Sunday's tragic mass shooting in Orlando, providing a remarkably toned down report on what it called an "act of terror." Written in dry and objective sentences, the state-run Rodong Sinmun and Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that the gay nightclub was attacked by a gunman who is claimed to have ties with the Islamic State. North Korean state-run media on Monday reported on Sunday's tragic mass shooting in Orlando, providing a remarkably toned down report on what it called an "act of terror." Written in dry and objective sentences, the state-run Rodong Sinmun and Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that the gay nightclub was attacked by a gunman who is claimed to have ties with the Islamic State. Become a member for less than $5.75 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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N.Korean media tones down bombast in Orlando ‘terror’ report

Most state-run media stay objective, though internet outlet calls U.S. gun access 'corrupt'

JH Ahn June 14, 2016

N.Korean media tones down bombast in Orlando ‘terror’ report

North Korean state-run media on Monday reported on Sunday's tragic mass shooting in Orlando, providing a remarkably toned down report on what it called an "act of terror."

Written in dry and objective sentences, the state-run Rodong Sinmun and Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated that the gay nightclub was attacked by a gunman who is claimed to have ties with the Islamic State.

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