Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election



Analysis Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals Seung-Yeon Chung November 6, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A collage of the American and North Koreans reading party newspaper Rodong Sinmun \| Images: Canva and KCTV (Sept. 12, 2023), edited by NK News Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. election on Wednesday even as votes continued to be counted, but regardless of when major outlets call the race, it’s a safe bet that North Koreans will be among the last to know. DPRK state media has reported on the results of every U.S. presidential election since 2000, but NK News analysis shows that speed is rarely a priority for the country’s propagandists. Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. election on Wednesday even as votes continued to be counted, but regardless of when major outlets call the race, it’s a safe bet that North Koreans will be among the last to know. DPRK state media has reported on the results of every U.S. presidential election since 2000, but NK News analysis shows that speed is rarely a priority for the country’s propagandists. 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 Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election

Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals

Seung-Yeon Chung November 6, 2024

Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election

A collage of the American and North Koreans reading party newspaper Rodong Sinmun | Images: Canva and KCTV (Sept. 12, 2023), edited by NK News

Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. election on Wednesday even as votes continued to be counted, but regardless of when major outlets call the race, it’s a safe bet that North Koreans will be among the last to know.

DPRK state media has reported on the results of every U.S. presidential election since 2000, but NK News analysis shows that speed is rarely a priority for the country’s propagandists.

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