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News,30 May 2025,12 mins

The war of information between North and South Korea

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The neighbouring countries are embroiled in a war of information. But with Kim Jong-Un cracking down on smuggling - and US funding cuts seeming to inadvertently help his cause - is there a shift in who has the 'upper hand'? The BBC's Seoul correspondent, Jean Mackenzie reports for BBC InDepth. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: Getty)

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