The mysterious network filling social media with anti-North Korea graphics



Investigations The mysterious network filling social media with anti-North Korea graphics Often crude agitprop could be linked to South Korean intelligence, analysts say Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON enara13579 Twitter account A mysterious network of dozens of websites, blogs, and social media accounts have since May 2015 been posting hundreds of cartoons, infographics, and political messages criticizing North Korea’s human rights record and leader Kim Jong Un, an investigation by NK News has shown. The network, which analysts say is likely state-sponsored but that South Korea's spy service denied a connection to, appears to be based in the Republic of Korea and methodically cross-posts translations of the same material between a network of at least 55 accounts targeting regional audiences around the world. A mysterious network of dozens of websites, blogs, and social media accounts have since May 2015 been posting hundreds of cartoons, infographics, and political messages criticizing North Korea’s human rights record and leader Kim Jong Un, an investigation by NK News has shown. The network, which analysts say is likely state-sponsored but that South Korea's spy service denied a connection to, appears to be based in the Republic of Korea and methodically cross-posts translations of the same material between a network of at least 55 accounts targeting regional audiences around the world. 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

Investigations

The mysterious network filling social media with anti-North Korea graphics

Often crude agitprop could be linked to South Korean intelligence, analysts say

Chad O'Carroll March 5, 2018

The mysterious network filling social media with anti-North Korea graphics

enara13579 Twitter account

A mysterious network of dozens of websites, blogs, and social media accounts have since May 2015 been posting hundreds of cartoons, infographics, and political messages criticizing North Korea’s human rights record and leader Kim Jong Un, an investigation by NK News has shown.

The network, which analysts say is likely state-sponsored but that South Korea's spy service denied a connection to, appears to be based in the Republic of Korea and methodically cross-posts translations of the same material between a network of at least 55 accounts targeting regional audiences around the world.