North Korea Switches TV Broadcast to Russian Satellite from Chinese
In a significant and somewhat unexpected move, North Korea has switched its state-run television broadcasts from a Chinese to a Russian satellite. This development has resulted in a notable setback for South Korea's access to North Korean broadcasts, as confirmed by Seoul's unification ministry on Tuesday. Since June 20, North Korea’s Korean Central Television (KCTV) has been utilizing Russia’s Express 103 satellite for transmitting its broadcasts. This change was first reported by LyngSat, a reputable provider of global satellite TV and radio data. Prior to this shift, North Korea relied on ChinaSat 12, a Chinese communication satellite, for its broadcast transmissions. However, as of last Monday, it has become impossible to receive North Korea’s TV signals via ChinaSat 12 in South Korea, complicating efforts by South Korean media outlets and government agencies to monitor North Korean broadcasts. The ministry in Seoul has acknowledged the challenges posed by th...
