Art
By Annie Lee The propaganda posters and exclamative red signs illustrate enduring love for the deceased presidents. The music praises the nation and the contribution of the leaders by Mari Chow by Annie Lee A spotlight crowns the portrait of Kim II-sung, in the middle, of a mural in the metro, showing the nation's godlike perception of their former leader. by Annie Lee Vivid propaganda posters are ubiquitous on the broad sidewalks in...
North Koreans badges for the ordinary
By Alice Wan The smiling faces of the late North Korean Great Leader Kim Il-sung and Dear Leader Kim Jong-il are ubiquitous in propaganda posters and murals throughout the country. And now, their faces are frequently spotted pinned to every good citizen’s chest. The red pins, or badges as they are called in North Korea, with portraits of Kim Il-Sung were first produced by the North Korean Propaganda and Agitation Department in 1970....
