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South Korea bans viral song glorifying Kim Jong-un due to ‘psychological warfare’ link
Song about North Korean leader titled Friendly Father includes lines like ‘let’s brag about Kim Jong-un’
South Korea’s media regulator has banned access to a North Korean propaganda music video that it said idolised and glorified leader Kim Jong-un as a “great leader”.
The catchy tune titled Friendly Father has become an unlikely social media hit around the world, going viral on short-form video app TikTok and other platforms.
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