What's happened
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's latest propaganda song 'Friendly Father' has gained popularity on TikTok and in the West. In Wales, there is a campaign to secure a place for the country in Eurovision.
Why it matters
Kim Jong Un's propaganda song aims to spread state messages, while the Welsh campaign for Eurovision highlights a desire for national representation in the music contest.
What the papers say
According to South China Morning Post, the song 'Friendly Father' is seen as a tool for state propaganda, while Business Insider UK notes its popularity on TikTok. The Guardian reports on the campaign in Wales to secure a place in Eurovision, with musicians and politicians backing the initiative.
How we got here
Kim Jong Un's use of propaganda songs is a known tactic in North Korea to promote state ideology. In Wales, the campaign for Eurovision participation reflects a desire for cultural representation on an international stage.
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Kim Jong-un is a North Korean politician who has been the supreme leader of North Korea since 2011 and chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea since 2012.