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North Korean animation

North Korean animation is a type of cartoon made by people in North Korea, which is a country in Asia. Just like how you might draw pictures or make a story, people in North Korea do the same thing to make cartoons. But these cartoons are made for TV shows, movies, or even propaganda (which means trying to convince people to think or behave a certain way).

The people who make these cartoons work very hard and have special skills to draw the pictures and make them move, just like a flipbook. They use special computer programs and cameras to make the cartoons look really cool and interesting.

The stories that North Korean cartoons tell are often about good and bad, and they usually have good characters who do good things, and bad characters who do bad things. Some cartoons also try to teach lessons or show off North Korea's culture and history.

North Korean cartoons are sometimes criticized for being too similar in theme and content or lacking creative freedom, because the government controls all media, including cartoons. Despite this, North Korean cartoons are enjoyed by many people in North Korea and all over the world.