Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded



News Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges Colin Zwirko July 11, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, July 12, 2021 \| Kim Jong Un taking a group photo with newly awarded musicians Following months of pleas from North Korea's leadership to improve the waning national appeal of the ruling party, state media promoted Kim Jong Un's favorite new band on Monday for connecting artistically with the population. The Band of the State Affairs Commission (SAC), a mixed orchestra and chorus band named after Kim's quasi-presidential office, reportedly met the DPRK leader and received new awards on Sunday, according to the party-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun. Following months of pleas from North Korea's leadership to improve the waning national appeal of the ruling party, state media promoted Kim Jong Un's favorite new band on Monday for connecting artistically with the population. The Band of the State Affairs Commission (SAC), a mixed orchestra and chorus band named after Kim's quasi-presidential office, reportedly met the DPRK leader and received new awards on Sunday, according to the party-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun. 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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Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges

Colin Zwirko July 11, 2021

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Rodong Sinmun, July 12, 2021 | Kim Jong Un taking a group photo with newly awarded musicians

Following months of pleas from North Korea's leadership to improve the waning national appeal of the ruling party, state media promoted Kim Jong Un's favorite new band on Monday for connecting artistically with the population.

The Band of the State Affairs Commission (SAC), a mixed orchestra and chorus band named after Kim's quasi-presidential office, reportedly met the DPRK leader and received new awards on Sunday, according to the party-run newspaper Rodong Sinmun.

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