Kim Jong Un says K-pop is a ‘cancer’

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In North Korea, the consequences for angering Kim Jong Un can be dire. Now, he has added a new target: K-pop music.

The North Korean dictator outlined his objections to the musical phenomenon imported from South Korea that is typified by upbeat tunes, longer hair, and brightly colored costumes, according to a report Thursday.

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