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YouTube claims it closed NK channel based on US law: RFA
By YonhapPublished : Sept. 19, 2017 - 13:14
YouTube's recent move to shut down the state-run North Korean propaganda channel, Uriminzokkiri, for violating the "community guidelines" was made as the violation could subsequently lead to the breach of the American law, a US broadcaster reported Tuesday, citing its spokesman.
The violation repeatedly took place, and the shutdown was made based on the US law, the spokesman was cited as saying by Radio Free Asia.
But the spokesman did not explain in detail which American law the channel infringed upon, the broadcaster said.
The violation repeatedly took place, and the shutdown was made based on the US law, the spokesman was cited as saying by Radio Free Asia.
But the spokesman did not explain in detail which American law the channel infringed upon, the broadcaster said.
The video-sharing website closed the North Korean account soon after the North conducted its sixth nuclear test Sept. 3, with no detailed explanation, just saying the channel violated its guidelines.
Uriminzokkiri frequently posted videos of state TV news clips, including footage of missile launches and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's inspection tours. North Korea researchers were dismayed by the shutdown as the channel was a precious source for studying the reclusive country.
According to YouTube, the channel had 18,000 subscribers. (Yonhap)
