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Propaganda Culture of Kim Il-sung
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37:47 - 46:19 (08:32)

The speaker talks about the beautiful propaganda culture of Kim Il-sung in North Korea, where even though he was a bad dictator, he was portrayed as a loving leader who cared for his people. The vivid propaganda worked on people's logic and emotions, even when it contradicted the reality of piles of human bodies stacking up in hospitals.

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A North Korean defector recalls the powerful propaganda culture in the country, including the overwhelming presence of images and songs praising dictator Kim Il-sung and the idea that North Korea is a social paradise.
37:47 - 44:23 (06:36)
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North Korea
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A North Korean defector recalls the powerful propaganda culture in the country, including the overwhelming presence of images and songs praising dictator Kim Il-sung and the idea that North Korea is a social paradise.

Chapter
Propaganda Culture of Kim Il-sung
Episode
#54 Yeonmi Park - Escaping the Horrors of North Korea & the Kim Dynasty
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
A devastating humanitarian crisis caused by starvation has led to piles of human bodies in hospitals and streets.
44:23 - 46:19 (01:56)
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Humanitarian Crisis
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A devastating humanitarian crisis caused by starvation has led to piles of human bodies in hospitals and streets. It raises questions about what it means to be human.

Chapter
Propaganda Culture of Kim Il-sung
Episode
#54 Yeonmi Park - Escaping the Horrors of North Korea & the Kim Dynasty
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show