Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period



Features Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period DPRK-made cartoons often distort historical reality and perpetuate nationalist falsehoods Tatiana Gabroussenko July 7, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON DPRK Today While Western fans were impatiently waiting for the release of new episodes of “Games of Thrones," North Korean audiences were waiting for their own shows. Among them were new episodes of the lengthy children’s cartoon series “Boy General” and “Kochumong,” both set in the long-gone days of the Koguryo kingdom, which existed in the northern part of Korea in the first millennium AD. While Western fans were impatiently waiting for the release of new episodes of “Games of Thrones," North Korean audiences were waiting for their own shows. Among them were new episodes of the lengthy children’s cartoon series “Boy General” and “Kochumong,” both set in the long-gone days of the Koguryo kingdom, which existed in the northern part of Korea in the first millennium AD. 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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Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period

DPRK-made cartoons often distort historical reality and perpetuate nationalist falsehoods

Tatiana Gabroussenko July 7, 2019

Dangerous myths: why North Korean culture idolizes the Koguryo period

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While Western fans were impatiently waiting for the release of new episodes of “Games of Thrones," North Korean audiences were waiting for their own shows.

Among them were new episodes of the lengthy children’s cartoon series “Boy General” and “Kochumong,” both set in the long-gone days of the Koguryo kingdom, which existed in the northern part of Korea in the first millennium AD.

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