Changing narratives of adoption in North Korean mass culture



Evergreen Changing narratives of adoption in North Korean mass culture Following the famine of the 1990s, North Korean films increasingly promoted individuals adopting orphaned children Tatiana Gabroussenko December 20, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Still from the North Korean film "Kind-hearted girl" Among the many novelties that the 1990s brought to North Korean mass culture is the theme of the adoption of orphans who lost their parents during the 'Arduous March,' the famine that devastated the country toward the end of the century. This trend introduced some interesting additions to the conventional Juche discourse of care for children and orphans. Among the many novelties that the 1990s brought to North Korean mass culture is the theme of the adoption of orphans who lost their parents during the 'Arduous March,' the famine that devastated the country toward the end of the century. This trend introduced some interesting additions to the conventional Juche discourse of care for children and orphans. 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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Changing narratives of adoption in North Korean mass culture

Following the famine of the 1990s, North Korean films increasingly promoted individuals adopting orphaned children

Tatiana Gabroussenko December 20, 2019

Changing narratives of adoption in North Korean mass culture

Still from the North Korean film "Kind-hearted girl"

Among the many novelties that the 1990s brought to North Korean mass culture is the theme of the adoption of orphans who lost their parents during the 'Arduous March,' the famine that devastated the country toward the end of the century.

This trend introduced some interesting additions to the conventional Juche discourse of care for children and orphans.

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