North Korean propagandists lampoon Yoon Suk-yeol with caricatures and cartoons



News North Korean propagandists lampoon Yoon Suk-yeol with caricatures and cartoons Satire criticizing conservative presidential candidate references major scandals and targets DPRK sympathizers Chaewon Chung January 6, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Uriminzokkiri, Nov. 20, 2021 \| A satirical cartoon from North Korea’s external-facing media criticizes South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol and the main conservative party for their North Korea policy. Rocks labeled “pledge to destroy peace” and “anti-unification party” rain on Yoon, who hangs from a bell tagged “North Korea policy pledges.” The text coming from the bell reads “fratricidal conflict” and “ambition for unification by absorption.” As one of the prime contenders to become South Korea’s next president, Yoon Suk-yeol of the People Power Party (PPP) has pledged to steer domestic and inter-Korean policy in a more conservative direction, and as usual, North Korean propagandists have taken notice. In outward-facing media, the DPRK has heaped opprobrium on Yoon’s candidacy — not only in written diatribes but in biting satirical cartoons referencing the scandals and controversies that have enveloped his campaign. As one of the prime contenders to become South Korea’s next president, Yoon Suk-yeol of the People Power Party (PPP) has pledged to steer domestic and inter-Korean policy in a more conservative direction, and as usual, North Korean propagandists have taken notice. In outward-facing media, the DPRK has heaped opprobrium on Yoon’s candidacy — not only in written diatribes but in biting satirical cartoons referencing the scandals and controversies that have enveloped his campaign. 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 Korean propagandists lampoon Yoon Suk-yeol with caricatures and cartoons

Satire criticizing conservative presidential candidate references major scandals and targets DPRK sympathizers

Chaewon Chung January 6, 2022

North Korean propagandists lampoon Yoon Suk-yeol with caricatures and cartoons

Uriminzokkiri, Nov. 20, 2021 | A satirical cartoon from North Korea’s external-facing media criticizes South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol and the main conservative party for their North Korea policy. Rocks labeled “pledge to destroy peace” and “anti-unification party” rain on Yoon, who hangs from a bell tagged “North Korea policy pledges.” The text coming from the bell reads “fratricidal conflict” and “ambition for unification by absorption.”

As one of the prime contenders to become South Korea’s next president, Yoon Suk-yeol of the People Power Party (PPP) has pledged to steer domestic and inter-Korean policy in a more conservative direction, and as usual, North Korean propagandists have taken notice.

In outward-facing media, the DPRK has heaped opprobrium on Yoon’s candidacy — not only in written diatribes but in biting satirical cartoons referencing the scandals and controversies that have enveloped his campaign.

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