DPRK Today (Template:Lang-ko, Hanja: 朝鮮의 오늘) was a propaganda website sponsored by the government of North Korea. It published articles in English, Korean, Chinese, and Russian and was operated by the Pyongyang Moranbong Editorial Bureau.
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| Available in | English, Korean, Chinese, Russian |
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| Owner | Pyongyang Moranbong Editorial Bureau |
| URL | dprktoday |
| Current status | Offline |
History
DPRK Today carried articles that included threats of nuclear attacks against neighbouring South Korea and commentary endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign.12 On 18 September 2020, DPRK Today entered into a partnership with the pro–North Korea propaganda website CEPS-BR (Songun Policy Studies Center – Brazil).3 The website has been offline since 11 January 2024, after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for a "fundamental turnaround" in North Korea's policy towards reunification and South Korea.4
Purpose
DPRK Today was used to disseminate the North Korean government's policies and political messaging, as well as to promote the country's economic interests. It has been described by reporters in the United States and elsewhere as a propaganda outlet for the regime.56
References
References
- "North Korean editorial supports Donald Trump". May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Text "NK News - North Korea News" ignored (help) - Ahn, J. H. (May 31, 2016). "North Korea praises Trump and urges US voters to reject 'dull Hillary'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 28, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- "CEPS-BR e mídia da Coreia Popular firmam parceria para driblar censura na internet". 18 September 2020.
- Reddy, Shreyas (12 January 2024). "North Korean propaganda sites offline for second day in likely sign of removal". NK News. Archived from the original on 16 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- "North Korean editorial supports Donald Trump". May 31, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
{{cite web}}: Text "NK News - North Korea News" ignored (help) - Ahn, J. H. (May 31, 2016). "North Korea praises Trump and urges US voters to reject 'dull Hillary'". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 28, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2024.