Category Archives: Animation

Disney characters on North Korean TV

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

This above image and clip is from North Korean TV where some conspicuous Disney characters made an appearance. Here’s the story from AP: Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh took the stage in North Korea during a concert for new … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Disney, Kim Jong-un | 4 Comments

SEKs and The Lion King Mystery

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

In previous posts I’ve touched on North Korea’s animation industry, which, through a combination of cheap labour costs and skilled animators, has attracted a number of well known companies to outsource their movies (with or without their knowledge) to North … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Animation, Disney, Nelson Shin, SEK Studio, The Lion King, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

There are so many facets of North Korean animation worth exploring (I touched on it a little bit in my last post). By far the most fascinating account of how the animation industry works in North Korea can be found … Continue reading →

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North Korea Animation

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

My word. I have been slack. A stack of new North Korean DVDs arrived, I got in contact with possibly the biggest authority (in the west) on North Korean film (Mr Johannes Schönherr) and people left right and centre have been pointing … Continue reading →

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