Mickey, Pooh and Tigger Pop Up on North Korean TV, and Heads Are Scratched
By MARTIN FACKLER
Published: July 9, 2012
Moranbong band members perform with Disney characters in front of Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, in a photo released on July 9.
TOKYO After a failed missile launching, aborted diplomacy with Washington, and continuing international pressure over the countrys nuclear program, North Koreas untested young leader has tried once again to take a dramatic step with his isolated, impoverished nation, this time with a bit of unapproved help from Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.
North Korean state-run television on Monday showed footage of costumed versions of Tigger, Minnie Mouse and other Disney characters prancing in front of the leader, Kim Jong-un, and an entourage of clapping generals.
Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/w...isney-characters-on-north-korean-tv.html?_r=2
By MARTIN FACKLER
Published: July 9, 2012
Moranbong band members perform with Disney characters in front of Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, in a photo released on July 9.
TOKYO After a failed missile launching, aborted diplomacy with Washington, and continuing international pressure over the countrys nuclear program, North Koreas untested young leader has tried once again to take a dramatic step with his isolated, impoverished nation, this time with a bit of unapproved help from Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh.
North Korean state-run television on Monday showed footage of costumed versions of Tigger, Minnie Mouse and other Disney characters prancing in front of the leader, Kim Jong-un, and an entourage of clapping generals.
Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/w...isney-characters-on-north-korean-tv.html?_r=2
