Who Are North Korea's Foreign Supporters And Apologists

Women walk past portraits of North Korea's founder Kim Il Sung and late leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang on Monday. Reuters

North Korea's Overseas Apologists Dismiss 'Propaganda' About Torture, Repression -- NBC

Anyone reading North Korea’s state-owned news agency could be forgiven for thinking that North Korea has legions of supporters throughout the world.

“U.S. and Its Allies' Moves to Stifle DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea -- or North Korea] Protested in Britain,” “Independent DPRK Praised by Bangladeshi Organization,” and “Day of Sun to Be Celebrated in Italy” are just three of the numerous headlines on KCNA’s English-language site trumpeting overseas support for Kim Jong Un’s regime.

But given the reports by human-rights groups detailing the horror of daily life in North Korea, who are the foreigners taking Pyongyang’s side?

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My Comment: This NBC report tries to minimize on who are North Korea's international supporters .... but the fact is that there are many. From the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to the current Iranian President .... North Korea has had it's supporters .... including the North Korea's biggest ally .... China. In the West .... much of this support has been on the individual level .... and in small numbers .... but it is there, and knowing how people love to live in a world of denial .... will probably always be there.