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Former Special Envoy King "Tightened the Reins on North Korean Media Control"

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In an interview with VOA marking World Press Freedom Day (May 3), Robert King, former U.S. State Department Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights, assessed that North Korea's control over the press and information has actually worsened, noting that those caught accessing outside information in North Korea may face imprisonment or even death.
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Former Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights King: "North Korea Tightens Reins on Media Control"

Robert King, former U.S. State Department Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights, stated in an interview with VOA on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day (May 3) that North Korea’s control over the press and information has actually worsened, noting that those caught accessing outside information in North Korea may be imprisoned or even lose their lives.

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voakorea.com broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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