How North Korea's Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country's 'proud spirit'



Evergreen How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’ Pungsan dogs are said to be pure, spontaneous, and loyal to their leaders - just like a good North Korean should be Tatiana Gabroussenko August 3, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA In North Korea, propagandists often present Pungsan dogs — the DPRK's national breed — as symbols of the country's virtues. In film and literature, the dogs are often a point of envy for evil foreigner characters, who scheme for a way to use them for their own dastardly means. In North Korea, propagandists often present Pungsan dogs — the DPRK's national breed — as symbols of the country's virtues. In film and literature, the dogs are often a point of envy for evil foreigner characters, who scheme for a way to use them for their own dastardly means. 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 North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

Pungsan dogs are said to be pure, spontaneous, and loyal to their leaders - just like a good North Korean should be

Tatiana Gabroussenko August 3, 2020

How North Korea’s Pungsan dog became a symbol of the country’s ‘proud spirit’

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In North Korea, propagandists often present Pungsan dogs — the DPRK's national breed — as symbols of the country's virtues.

In film and literature, the dogs are often a point of envy for evil foreigner characters, who scheme for a way to use them for their own dastardly means.

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