North Korean officials have started wearing pins featuring Kim Jong Un’s portrait, a move seen as further solidifying his cult of personality. This comes as the country’s state media continues to portray him as a powerful and beloved leader, mirroring the practices of his predecessors.
The recent meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin has provided a rare opportunity to see glimpses into North Korea, through a flood of imagery released by both governments. While the images are heavily curated, some spontaneous moments reveal a more human side of Kim Jong Un and offer a glimpse into the inner workings of North Korea.
North Korea has resumed sending balloons carrying trash over the border to South Korea, in retaliation to anti-North leaflets flown from the South. South Korea has warned it will take ‘unendurable’ measures against the North for sending the trash balloons, which could include blaring propaganda broadcasts from huge loudspeakers set up at the border directed at the North.
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticized pro-Palestine demonstrations on college campuses, alleging that young protesters lack historical knowledge about the Middle East and the United States. Clinton argued that these protests may be influenced by pro-Hamas propaganda spread on social media or in classrooms. She emphasized the importance of responsible content dissemination and the need for educators to assist students in critically evaluating information.
