Why South Korea has backed down from plans to ease ban on North Korean media



Analysis Why South Korea has backed down from plans to ease ban on North Korean media Experts say restrictions are ‘outdated’ and counter to online freedom, but likely to persist under Yoon administration Shreyas Reddy January 1, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans read a newspaper report on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in March 2022. \| Image: KCTV (March 25, 2022) South Korea appears to be backing down from a plan to ease restrictions on accessing North Korean media, a reversal that several experts called counterproductive and out of step with Seoul’s stated desire to protect internet freedom. Seoul’s unification ministry told NK News back in July 2022 that it was preparing to allow ROK citizens to view DPRK broadcasts, later announcing that it would expand access to North Korea’s main newspaper at designated locations across the country. South Korea appears to be backing down from a plan to ease restrictions on accessing North Korean media, a reversal that several experts called counterproductive and out of step with Seoul’s stated desire to protect internet freedom. Seoul’s unification ministry told NK News back in July 2022 that it was preparing to allow ROK citizens to view DPRK broadcasts, later announcing that it would expand access to North Korea’s main newspaper at designated locations across the country. 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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Why South Korea has backed down from plans to ease ban on North Korean media

Experts say restrictions are ‘outdated’ and counter to online freedom, but likely to persist under Yoon administration

Shreyas Reddy January 1, 2024

Why South Korea has backed down from plans to ease ban on North Korean media

North Koreans read a newspaper report on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in March 2022. | Image: KCTV (March 25, 2022)

South Korea appears to be backing down from a plan to ease restrictions on accessing North Korean media, a reversal that several experts called counterproductive and out of step with Seoul’s stated desire to protect internet freedom.

Seoul’s unification ministry told NK News back in July 2022 that it was preparing to allow ROK citizens to view DPRK broadcasts, later announcing that it would expand access to North Korea’s main newspaper at designated locations across the country.

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