YouTube Brings Down The Curtain On 11-Year-Old Vlogger Promoting Kim Jong Un's North Korea: Report
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An 11-year-old vlogger, Song-a, who shares her life in Pyongyang on Alphabet Inc’s YouTube, has been identified by South Korea’s National Intelligence Service as a part of North Korea’s “psychological warfare” operations. Analysts have traced the accounts of Song-a and other young female presenters to the Sogwang Media Corp, a North Korean company with close links to the Kim regime. Google confirmed that the YouTube accounts hosting Song-a’s videos, along with two other accounts, have been removed in compliance with US sanctions and trade compliance laws.
July 03, 2023 | 1:30 am
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Alphabet's YouTube has removed accounts linked to North Korean propaganda operations, including that of an 11-year-old vlogger, in compliance with US sanctions.
The removal of these accounts is unlikely to have a significant impact on Alphabet's overall operations or financials. However, it does highlight Alphabet's commitment to comply with US sanctions and trade compliance laws, which could be seen positively by investors.
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NEUTRAL IMPACT
Alphabet's YouTube has removed accounts linked to North Korean propaganda operations, including that of an 11-year-old vlogger, in compliance with US sanctions.
The removal of these accounts is unlikely to have a significant impact on Alphabet's overall operations or financials. However, it does highlight Alphabet's commitment to comply with US sanctions and trade compliance laws, which could be seen positively by investors.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 100