North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda



Analysis North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions Colin Zwirko December 23, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON "Mokran_Tweet" banner photo featuring video host Jin Hui (Dec. 22, 2021) North Korea is once again turning to social media to win support abroad, rolling out more personalized, vlogger-style propaganda and opening a new Twitter account. “Mokran_Tweet,” closely follows the style of the more well-known Twitter account “coldnoodlefan,” which NK News previously found was part of a propaganda operation linked to Pyongyang-based Sogwang Media Company. North Korea is once again turning to social media to win support abroad, rolling out more personalized, vlogger-style propaganda and opening a new Twitter account. “Mokran_Tweet,” closely follows the style of the more well-known Twitter account “coldnoodlefan,” which NK News previously found was part of a propaganda operation linked to Pyongyang-based Sogwang Media Company. 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’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda

Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions

Colin Zwirko December 23, 2021

North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda

"Mokran_Tweet" banner photo featuring video host Jin Hui (Dec. 22, 2021)

North Korea is once again turning to social media to win support abroad, rolling out more personalized, vlogger-style propaganda and opening a new Twitter account.

“Mokran_Tweet,” closely follows the style of the more well-known Twitter account “coldnoodlefan,” which NK News previously found was part of a propaganda operation linked to Pyongyang-based Sogwang Media Company.

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