North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people



News North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people Experts say lack of coverage shows concern about public perception amid COVID difficulties Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News \| North Koreans reading state-run newspaper (2016, file photo) Major North Korean state media outlets have yet to tell the country’s people about the reestablishment of inter-Korean hotlines this week, a stark contrast to the South Korean government’s jubilation. Experts said the omission indicates Pyongyang’s wariness about public perception during the COVID-19 lockdown and difficult economic situation, as it warms to dialogue more than a year after turning its back on the South in June 2020 due to complaints about anti-DPRK leaflets. Major North Korean state media outlets have yet to tell the country’s people about the reestablishment of inter-Korean hotlines this week, a stark contrast to the South Korean government’s jubilation. Experts said the omission indicates Pyongyang’s wariness about public perception during the COVID-19 lockdown and difficult economic situation, as it warms to dialogue more than a year after turning its back on the South in June 2020 due to complaints about anti-DPRK leaflets. 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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North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people

Experts say lack of coverage shows concern about public perception amid COVID difficulties

Jeongmin Kim July 29, 2021

North Korea hides news of inter-Korean hotline reconnection from its people

NK News | North Koreans reading state-run newspaper (2016, file photo)

Major North Korean state media outlets have yet to tell the country’s people about the reestablishment of inter-Korean hotlines this week, a stark contrast to the South Korean government’s jubilation.

Experts said the omission indicates Pyongyang’s wariness about public perception during the COVID-19 lockdown and difficult economic situation, as it warms to dialogue more than a year after turning its back on the South in June 2020 due to complaints about anti-DPRK leaflets.

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