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South Korea Reopens Access to North Korean Propaganda | South Korea News
South Korea has restarted importing North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun newspaper — the first time since pandemic borders closed — sparking debate over propaganda, transparency, and whether funds reach Pyongyang. After reclassifying the paper as “general materials” in December, anyone can now access it at public institutions. Over 600 copies imported in three months cost about 1.6 million won. Officials say payments go through a South Korean firm and Chinese distributor, not directly to North Korea — but critics question if this ease of access undermines information control or fuels the regime. The…
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