Kim Jong-Un Bans Broadcast Of Three Premier League Clubs In North Korea
North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, has reportedly banned the broadcast of Tottenham Hotspur matches in the country due to his policy against airing games featuring South Korean players, according to the UK Sun.
The restriction affects Tottenham, which is captained by South Korea’s Son Heung-min, alongside Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford.
This means Kim Jong-Un will be unable to watch his favourite club, Manchester United, play against Tottenham in an upcoming Premier League clash.
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Last season, North Korea imposed a similar blackout on Wolverhampton Wanderers because of South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan. Brentford, where defender Kim Ji-soo plays, also faced the same restriction.
Football coverage in North Korea is tightly controlled, with Premier League matches edited down from 90 minutes to 60.
Additionally, games are only aired after news bulletins and can be delayed for as long as four months before being broadcast.
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