Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea



Analysis Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea Mobile speakers can reportedly broadcast over 20 miles, but experts say terrain and weather can muddle the message Joe Smith June 12, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of a large speaker and mountains \| Image: NK News South Korea redeployed propaganda loudspeakers to the border for the first time in years this week, reportedly blaring weather forecasts, business news and K-pop in response to North Korean trash balloons. But while the test broadcast immediately drew the ire of the DPRK leader’s sister, it also raised an important question: Can North Koreans actually hear the South’s propaganda clearly on the other side of the 2.5-mile-wide demilitarized zone (DMZ)? South Korea redeployed propaganda loudspeakers to the border for the first time in years this week, reportedly blaring weather forecasts, business news and K-pop in response to North Korean trash balloons. But while the test broadcast immediately drew the ire of the DPRK leader’s sister, it also raised an important question: Can North Koreans actually hear the South’s propaganda clearly on the other side of the 2.5-mile-wide demilitarized zone (DMZ)? 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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Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea

Mobile speakers can reportedly broadcast over 20 miles, but experts say terrain and weather can muddle the message

Joe Smith June 12, 2024

Up to 11: How ROK loudspeakers blare propaganda far into North Korea

An illustration of a large speaker and mountains | Image: NK News

South Korea redeployed propaganda loudspeakers to the border for the first time in years this week, reportedly blaring weather forecasts, business news and K-pop in response to North Korean trash balloons.

But while the test broadcast immediately drew the ire of the DPRK leader’s sister, it also raised an important question: Can North Koreans actually hear the South’s propaganda clearly on the other side of the 2.5-mile-wide demilitarized zone (DMZ)?

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