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Media of North Korea

Okay kiddo, let me explain to you what the media of North Korea is all about.

North Korea is a country located in Asia, and it has a government that controls almost everything that happens in the country. That includes the news and information that people in North Korea can see or read.

In North Korea, there are no independent media outlets like we have in other countries. The government controls all of the news that people can see or read. The media is used to spread propaganda, which means the government tries to make people believe a certain point of view.

There are two main types of media in North Korea: television and newspapers. The television shows programs that are approved by the government, such as news, documentaries, and dramas. They also show programs that are meant to promote the government's message. These programs often show the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, in a positive light.

The newspapers in North Korea are also controlled by the government. They only print stories and articles that are approved by the government. One newspaper is published every day, and it is called "Rodong Sinmun." This newspaper is very important to the government, and it is read by many people in North Korea.

So, in North Korea, the media is used to spread the government's message and promote its policies. People in North Korea are not able to read or watch news that is critical of the government, so they only know what the government wants them to know.