101 East North Korea's Influencers | The North Korean defectors finding fame in South Korea
From defectors to influencers, 101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as online celebrities in South Korea. 101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as internet celebrities in South Korea. Just a few years ago, they defected from North Korea. Today, they are social media influencers in the South. Harnessing the power of the internet, a young generation of North Korean defectors are finding fame in South Korea, using their platforms to shed light on the world’s most impenetrable, secretive state. They reveal unique insights into everyday life in North Korea and their dramatic stories of escape. But a sinister threat looms large over those who dare to broadcast their lives. 101 East explores how young North Koreans are creating new lives online despite their fears of abduction. Published on Thursday 15 February 2024.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- North Korea's Influencers | The North Korean defectors finding fame in South Korea
Date Broadcast
- Friday 16 February 2024
Start Time
- 12 : 32
Finish Time
- 12 : 57
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Episode Description
- From defectors to influencers, 101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as online celebrities in South Korea. 101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as internet celebrities in South Korea. Just a few years ago, they defected from North Korea. Today, they are social media influencers in the South. Harnessing the power of the internet, a young generation of North Korean defectors are finding fame in South Korea, using their platforms to shed light on the world’s most impenetrable, secretive state. They reveal unique insights into everyday life in North Korea and their dramatic stories of escape. But a sinister threat looms large over those who dare to broadcast their lives. 101 East explores how young North Koreans are creating new lives online despite their fears of abduction. Published on Thursday 15 February 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- The source recording of Al Jazeera English's "101 East", "North Korea's Influencers" for Friday 16 February 2024 contains defects (corrupted video) due to signal transmission issues. Some of the title's content is absent.
Genres
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Contributors
- Mandakini Gahlot (Producer)