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Do people in North Korea watch TV?

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John Castro

Published Mar 13, 2026

Do people in North Korea watch TV?

Television in North Korea is subject to the Korean Central Broadcasting Committee and controlled by the Propaganda and Agitation Department of the Workers’ Party of Korea. A study in 2017 found that 98% of households had a television set.

What does North Korea think of crash landing on you?

That’s not surprising, as all South Korean content is effectively banned in North Korea. Kang says she found Crash Landing on You appealing for its realistic depictions of life in the North, including the language. But differences in language from the South are a sensitive issue for the North Korean regime.

Is Netflix banned in North Korea?

Netflix is available for streaming in over 190 countries. Our library of TV shows and movies varies based on the country and will change from time to time. Note: Netflix is not yet available in China, Crimea, North Korea, or Syria.

How is Kim Jong Un presented in the media?

Media coverage of Kim Jong-un has tended to treat him as a caricature, calling him “fat boy” and depicting him as a baby. He is portrayed as childish and irrational, prone to dangerous tantrums. According to scholar Jung H Pak, this leads to misunderstandings that distort public discussion.

Is cloy realistic?

Of these, the latest series, Crash Landing On You (CLOY), is much praised for being a lot accurate in its depiction of North Korea. According to reports, extensive research was put into the making of the script. It was then reviewed by many North Korean defectors so as to be as close to reality as possible.

Does North Korea have YouTube?

Very little is known about the electronics industry in North Korea due to the government’s isolation policies. In April 2016, North Korea began to block Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and South Korean websites, due to “its concern with the spread of online information”.

Is Squid game banned in North Korea?

A few months back, the South Korean drama ‘Squid Game’ was released on Netflix and quickly became a worldwide sensation and streamer’s most popular series. Despite all the sensation and madness around the show, its entry is still prohibited in North Korea and anyone who breaks this law will face severe punishment.

Is Apple banned in North Korea?

On June 15, 2011, StatCounter.com confirmed that some North Koreans use Apple’s iPhones, as well as Nokia’s and Samsung’s smartphones. In November 2020, no mobile phones could dial into or out of the country, and there was no Internet connection.