North Korea

TikTok grooves to upbeat North Korean propaganda song praising Kim Jong-un

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Since North Korean leader Kim Jong-un dropped his latest propaganda song on April 19, 2024, the synth-pop track has won over many TikTok users. With an upbeat tempo and catchy melody, Friendly Father is reminiscent of an Abba track with a Soviet-sounding twist. Experts say the reclusive state’s recent propaganda efforts aim to elevate the status of Kim, who in the past has based his legitimacy more on the legacy of his father and grandfather.

May 7, 2024