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Cómo el K-pop se abrió paso en la asfixiante dictadura de Corea del Norte, donde "solo puede haber un ídolo: Kim Jong-un"
Summary by Latinas Media Editorial Desk · As published by BBC Mundo
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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In Corea del Norte, despite strict restrictions, some individuals secretly listened to K-pop music. This phenomenon is reported by deserters who shared their experiences. They often did not know the n
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Key takeaway This phenomenon is reported by deserters who shared their experiences.
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Category: culture ·
Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: BBC Mundo ·
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