How a Chongryon-made movie gave 1980s North Korea a glimpse of capitalist life



Evergreen How a Chongryon-made movie gave 1980s North Korea a glimpse of capitalist life Aimed at instilling patriotism, "Silver Hairpin" suggested Koreans were better off in Japan Tatiana Gabroussenko November 14, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Youtube screenshot In the 1980s, North Korean mass culture experienced an unprecedented influx of films and fiction on foreign themes. These works invited audiences to a bright, unfamiliar world and were popular; though the most popular were films and fiction which depicted the lives of Zainichi (Japanese) Koreans. In the 1980s, North Korean mass culture experienced an unprecedented influx of films and fiction on foreign themes. These works invited audiences to a bright, unfamiliar world and were popular; though the most popular were films and fiction which depicted the lives of Zainichi (Japanese) Koreans. 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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How a Chongryon-made movie gave 1980s North Korea a glimpse of capitalist life

Aimed at instilling patriotism, "Silver Hairpin" suggested Koreans were better off in Japan

Tatiana Gabroussenko November 14, 2018

How a Chongryon-made movie gave 1980s North Korea a glimpse of capitalist life

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These works invited audiences to a bright, unfamiliar world and were popular; though the most popular were films and fiction which depicted the lives of Zainichi (Japanese) Koreans.

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