Restrictions in North Korea
Did government supervision of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalists in North Korea place restrictions on the coverage? And listeners welcome what they see as an underrated musical genre to the network.
Journalists from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service were recently invited to witness and report on the 70th anniversary celebrations of the North Korea’s Workers’ Party. However, reporters were only allowed to source stories under the heavy supervision of North Korean authorities. Listeners from around the world question how constraints such as these may restrict and hinder the coverage of the reclusive state. Jo Floto – the Asian Bureau Chief – explains the values of this coverage beyond the unique circumstances.
And after last week’s announcement of three new music programmes on the network – the global audience share their appreciation for what in their eyes is an underrated genre of music.
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- Sat 24 Oct 2015 17:50GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
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