Citing legal complaints, YouTube purges more North Korea-focused channels



News Citing legal complaints, YouTube purges more North Korea-focused channels Both DPRK-run and supporter-run accounts among at least six targeted, though others continue to operate Colin Zwirko January 14, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Following purges of accounts posting North Korean state-produced content last spring and in 2017, YouTube terminated at least six such profiles in the first weeks of January, NK News has found. Most of the pages now terminated were remade versions of those purged in April 2019, though some were new concepts from DPRK state-run outlets which also first appeared last year. Following purges of accounts posting North Korean state-produced content last spring and in 2017, YouTube terminated at least six such profiles in the first weeks of January, NK News has found. Most of the pages now terminated were remade versions of those purged in April 2019, though some were new concepts from DPRK state-run outlets which also first appeared last year. 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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Citing legal complaints, YouTube purges more North Korea-focused channels

Both DPRK-run and supporter-run accounts among at least six targeted, though others continue to operate

Colin Zwirko January 14, 2020

Citing legal complaints, YouTube purges more North Korea-focused channels

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Following purges of accounts posting North Korean state-produced content last spring and in 2017, YouTube terminated at least six such profiles in the first weeks of January, NK News has found.

Most of the pages now terminated were remade versions of those purged in April 2019, though some were new concepts from DPRK state-run outlets which also first appeared last year.

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