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South Korea Eases Access to North Korean Media

12/26/2025

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On December 26, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that the government will reclassify North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun, easing public access to its content.
He said South Koreans are mature enough to evaluate such material themselves.
Current laws categorize pro-North Korean information as "special information," restricting public access.
The National Intelligence Service is reviewing regulations to widen access to North Korean media.
The NIS plans to discuss these changes with various government agencies to align regulations under the Unification Ministry's jurisdiction.

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On December 26, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that the government will reclassify North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun, easing public access to its content.
He said South Koreans are mature enough to evaluate such material themselves.
Current laws categorize pro-North Korean information as "special information," restricting public access.
The National Intelligence Service is reviewing regulations to widen access to North Korean media.
The NIS plans to discuss these changes with various government agencies to align regulations under the Unification Ministry's jurisdiction.