(World Cup) N. Korea skips reports on World Cup matches involving S. Korea, U.S., Japan (opens original article in a new tab)

North Korea's state media excluded games involving South Korea, the U.S., and Japan from its World Cup coverage, while airing ads for South Korean and U.S. companies, raising questions about unauthorized broadcasting.

• North Korea's state media excluded games involving South Korea, the U.S., and Japan from its World Cup coverage.
• The North aired advertising boards for South Korean and U.S. companies but blurred images of the South Korean flag and U.S. related content in past broadcasts.
• North Korea was excluded from broadcasting rights after unauthorized coverage of the 2023 Women's World Cup.