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North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning

North and South Korea are in an underground war - Kim Jong Un might now be winning

Summary

North and South Korea are engaged in an "information war." South Korea uses speakers and smuggled media to counter North Korean propaganda. This campaign faces challenges from tighter North Korean controls and reduced US funding.

Key Facts

  • The Korean border is heavily fortified with barbed wire and guard posts.
  • South Korea plays pop songs and messages over loudspeakers near the border.
  • North Korea is still technically at war with South Korea and seeks to block outside information.
  • North Korea has strict control over information, with no internet access or independent media.
  • South Korean groups smuggle USB sticks with foreign media into North Korea.
  • Kim Jong Un's government cracks down on foreign content within North Korea.
  • US funding cuts have impacted efforts to spread outside information into North Korea.
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