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November 24, 2024
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North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media

North Korea has started broadcasting state television from a Russian satellite after years of using a Chinese one, Seoul’s unification ministry has confirmed, a move that experts said represents a new stage of bilateral cooperation but poses new challenges for monitoring state media.

A ministry spokesperson told NK News that some areas of South Korea are experiencing interruptions to broadcasts of Korean Central Television (KCTV) as a result of the change.

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