Balloon-launched DVDs Bring Criticism to North Korean Living Rooms

Human rights activists are eager to use whatever tools they can to chip away at the information blockade the North Korean government imposes on its own population. In the past, they have launched leaflets by helium ballon into the North. These days, the messages flying through the air arrive in full color, sound, and motion as part of a new digital strategy. VOA's Kurt Achin reports from Seoul.

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[rnech]

I did some searching around and found this group, Fighters For A Free North Korea/North Korea Freedom Coalition, that is sending the balloons which you can support with your financial donations.

(nkfreedom(dot)org)

[iip47c]

so, all those poor, starving, repressed, north korean people, now have a DVD player. what DVD region code do they fall under?

[freedomofmymind]

I can't hardly wait for the two Koreas becomr reunify but it won't likely happened without Kim's and his family come down from their power.

[chitowngee]

great idea!