North Korea in Mourning: Kim Ki Nam, Propaganda Chief, Dies
Veteran Propagandist Passes Away at 94
North Korea is in mourning following the death of Kim Ki Nam, the longtime propaganda chief of the Kim family dictatorship. Kim, who was 94, died on December 13, 2022, due to multiple organ failure, according to state media.
Kim's Legacy of Indoctrination
Kim Ki Nam played a key role in shaping North Korea's highly controlled information landscape, spearheading propaganda campaigns that glorified the Kim family and vilified the country's enemies. Under his leadership, the propaganda machine churned out endless praise for the Kims and promoted a cult of personality around the ruling dynasty.
Kim's Passing a Symbol of Changing Times
Kim's death comes at a time of significant change in North Korea, with leader Kim Jong-un facing mounting international pressure over his nuclear program. The passing of Kim Ki Nam, who was considered one of the old guard of the regime, is likely to be seen as a symbolic end of an era.
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