North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World



Evergreen North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World Kim Il Sung deployed art troupes as a way to spread his version of socialism and deepen diplomatic ties Benjamin R. Young April 3, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News As part of its delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Kim Jong Un sent around 120 members of an art troupe to South Korea. However, this was not the first time that a North Korean art troupe traveled outside of its national borders. In an attempt to spread the regime’s political ideas and Kim Il Sung’s brand of socialism, the North Korean government sent various art troupes to the Third World during the 1970s. As part of its delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Kim Jong Un sent around 120 members of an art troupe to South Korea. However, this was not the first time that a North Korean art troupe traveled outside of its national borders. In an attempt to spread the regime’s political ideas and Kim Il Sung’s brand of socialism, the North Korean government sent various art troupes to the Third World during the 1970s. 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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North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

Kim Il Sung deployed art troupes as a way to spread his version of socialism and deepen diplomatic ties

Benjamin R. Young April 3, 2020

North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World

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As part of its delegation to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Kim Jong Un sent around 120 members of an art troupe to South Korea. However, this was not the first time that a North Korean art troupe traveled outside of its national borders.

In an attempt to spread the regime’s political ideas and Kim Il Sung’s brand of socialism, the North Korean government sent various art troupes to the Third World during the 1970s.

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