CNN - Why North Korea Is So Afraid of K-pop

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Why North Korea is so afraid of K-pop

North Korea is doubling down on its culture war, warning citizens to stay away from all things South Korean -- including its fashion, music, hairstyles and even slang.

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For instance, South Korean women often use the term "oppa" for their romantic partners -- it's now forbidden in the North. Instead, North Korean women must refer to their lovers as "male comrades," said Ha.​

To comply with Big Boss Kim's wishes, I have now added 'male comrade' to my name.

 

[Pandaa]

irene impact

 

[Seriously]

I'm just imagining couples using "male comrade" in private, and it's cracking me up

 

[MedicationHelps87]

It is what it is.
Interesting.