Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites



Analysis Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites Change may be sign DPRK has nullified inter-Korean deals after Kim Jong Un called unification ‘impossible’ Martin Weiser January 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A propaganda poster promoting unification published on the North Korean website Uriminzokkiri in 2016, featuring a slogan that serves as the name of the site on a banner. \| Image: Uriminzokkiri Two North Korean propaganda websites have deleted references to unification and reconciliation with South Korea, in what appears to be one of the first concrete steps to implement leader Kim Jong Un’s call to overhaul inter-Korean policy since he declared reunification “impossible.” The websites Ryomyong and Uriminzokkiri, run by the National Reconciliation Council and the Committee for Peaceful Unification, respectively, made the changes at some point on Wednesday. Two North Korean propaganda websites have deleted references to unification and reconciliation with South Korea, in what appears to be one of the first concrete steps to implement leader Kim Jong Un’s call to overhaul inter-Korean policy since he declared reunification “impossible.” The websites Ryomyong and Uriminzokkiri, run by the National Reconciliation Council and the Committee for Peaceful Unification, respectively, made the changes at some point on Wednesday. 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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Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites

Change may be sign DPRK has nullified inter-Korean deals after Kim Jong Un called unification ‘impossible’

Martin Weiser January 4, 2024

Why North Korea purged references to unification from propaganda websites

A propaganda poster promoting unification published on the North Korean website Uriminzokkiri in 2016, featuring a slogan that serves as the name of the site on a banner. | Image: Uriminzokkiri

Two North Korean propaganda websites have deleted references to unification and reconciliation with South Korea, in what appears to be one of the first concrete steps to implement leader Kim Jong Un’s call to overhaul inter-Korean policy since he declared reunification “impossible.”

The websites Ryomyong and Uriminzokkiri, run by the National Reconciliation Council and the Committee for Peaceful Unification, respectively, made the changes at some point on Wednesday.

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