North Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal



News North Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal Expert says DPRK may be revamping external messaging after abandoning unification as a policy goal Shreyas Reddy January 12, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An edited screenshot of the Uriminzokkiri homepage (archived) \| Image: Uriminzokkiri, edited by NK News Several North Korean propaganda sites were still inaccessible on Friday, more than 24 hours after they went offline, in what one expert interpreted as a sign that the communist state is revamping its “extraordinarily inefficient” external messaging. The websites of Uriminzokkiri, DPRK Today, Arirang Meari, Tongil Voice, Ryomyong and Ryugyong have been down since at least Thursday morning in what appears to be a deliberate shutdown. All of the outlets target South Korean audiences. Several North Korean propaganda sites were still inaccessible on Friday, more than 24 hours after they went offline, in what one expert interpreted as a sign that the communist state is revamping its “extraordinarily inefficient” external messaging. The websites of Uriminzokkiri, DPRK Today, Arirang Meari, Tongil Voice, Ryomyong and Ryugyong have been down since at least Thursday morning in what appears to be a deliberate shutdown. All of the outlets target South Korean audiences. 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 Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal

Expert says DPRK may be revamping external messaging after abandoning unification as a policy goal

Shreyas Reddy January 12, 2024

North Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal

An edited screenshot of the Uriminzokkiri homepage (archived) | Image: Uriminzokkiri, edited by NK News

Several North Korean propaganda sites were still inaccessible on Friday, more than 24 hours after they went offline, in what one expert interpreted as a sign that the communist state is revamping its “extraordinarily inefficient” external messaging.

The websites of Uriminzokkiri, DPRK Today, Arirang Meari, Tongil Voice, Ryomyong and Ryugyong have been down since at least Thursday morning in what appears to be a deliberate shutdown. All of the outlets target South Korean audiences.

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