North Korean state media blasts 'disgusting' defector-politician Thae Yong-ho



News North Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho The DPRK likely slandered Thae because he's against a new draft policy that would ban leaflet send-overs, experts say Kelly Kasulis August 27, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Thae Yong-ho's Facebook Page North Korean state media called South Korean National Assembly member Thae Yong-ho “hideous human trash” on Thursday, once again making several unfounded allegations that the defector-turned-politician is a serious criminal. The long-winded rant, published in North Korea’s Uriminzokkiri propaganda website, bashed a North Korean defector referred to as “Thae” by calling him “perverted” and “disgusting.” North Korean state media called South Korean National Assembly member Thae Yong-ho “hideous human trash” on Thursday, once again making several unfounded allegations that the defector-turned-politician is a serious criminal. The long-winded rant, published in North Korea’s Uriminzokkiri propaganda website, bashed a North Korean defector referred to as “Thae” by calling him “perverted” and “disgusting.” Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho

The DPRK likely slandered Thae because he's against a new draft policy that would ban leaflet send-overs, experts say

Kelly Kasulis August 27, 2020

North Korean state media blasts ‘disgusting’ defector-politician Thae Yong-ho

Thae Yong-ho's Facebook Page

North Korean state media called South Korean National Assembly member Thae Yong-ho “hideous human trash” on Thursday, once again making several unfounded allegations that the defector-turned-politician is a serious criminal.

The long-winded rant, published in North Korea’s Uriminzokkiri propaganda website, bashed a North Korean defector referred to as “Thae” by calling him “perverted” and “disgusting.”

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