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November 03, 2024
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Why North Korea gave its state newspaper a bizarre makeover on foreign news

The Rodong Sinmun's foreign news section has become much shorter and much more random in recent months

In recent months, the international section of the Rodong Sinmun — the official newspaper of North Korea — has undergone dramatic and even amusing changes.

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