Kim Jong-un Bans EPL Matches with S. Korean Players

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has banned the broadcast of Tottenham Hotspur matches on state television due to the presence of South Korean captain Son Heung-min, aligning with a policy that excludes teams featuring South Korean players. This ban extends to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford, where South Korean players Hwang Hee-chan and Kim Ji-soo play, respectively. Despite North Korea's citizens regularly watching English Premier League games, matches involving these players are not shown on KCTV, which airs games months after they occur and edits them down to 60 minutes. The findings are part of a report by the Stimson Center’s 38 North project, noting that sports coverage is a rare exception to the propagandized content of North Korean media. KCTV reportedly lacks broadcasting rights for these matches, further complicating the legality of their broadcasts.