New North Korean propaganda blames ‘apathetic’ citizens for its economic issues



News New North Korean propaganda blames ‘apathetic’ citizens for its economic issues North Korea seems to be shifting blame for its economic problems from external threats to internal enemies, expert says Colin Zwirko February 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV, Feb. 14 North Korea is blaming “apathetic” and “self-protecting” citizens for its economic problems in a new round of propaganda posters, using motifs previously reserved to denounce foreign pressure and sanctions. The five new posters were released on Sunday to inspire North Koreans to follow the decisions made at last week’s party plenary meeting (plenum), according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). North Korea is blaming “apathetic” and “self-protecting” citizens for its economic problems in a new round of propaganda posters, using motifs previously reserved to denounce foreign pressure and sanctions. The five new posters were released on Sunday to inspire North Koreans to follow the decisions made at last week’s party plenary meeting (plenum), according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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New North Korean propaganda blames ‘apathetic’ citizens for its economic issues

North Korea seems to be shifting blame for its economic problems from external threats to internal enemies, expert says

Colin Zwirko February 16, 2021

New North Korean propaganda blames ‘apathetic’ citizens for its economic issues

KCTV, Feb. 14

North Korea is blaming “apathetic” and “self-protecting” citizens for its economic problems in a new round of propaganda posters, using motifs previously reserved to denounce foreign pressure and sanctions.

The five new posters were released on Sunday to inspire North Koreans to follow the decisions made at last week’s party plenary meeting (plenum), according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

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