BBC News – World
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·24 days ago
K-pop music infiltrates North Korea despite regime bans, defectors reveal
North Korean defectors say K-pop music including BTS and Blackpink has penetrated the isolated dictatorship despite strict bans, offering rare glimpses of freedom. Escapees describe secretly listening to South Korean songs and watching performances, shocked by the colorful styling and creative expression forbidden.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:14 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 22:30 UTC
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