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November 07, 2024
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Why North Koreans could be among the last to learn who won US election

Analysis shows state media can take days and even months to acknowledge result, depending on regime’s policy goals

Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the U.S. election on Wednesday even as votes continued to be counted, but regardless of when major outlets call the race, it’s a safe bet that North Koreans will be among the last to know.

DPRK state media has reported on the results of every U.S. presidential election since 2000, but NK News analysis shows that speed is rarely a priority for the country’s propagandists.

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