Pyongyang's Sonic Provocation: What This Means for Audio Diplomacy The recent missile launches from North Korea have sent shockwaves around the world, but beneath this geopolitical crisis lies a peculiar parallel between the Kim regime's love of projectiles and its audio ambitions.
The regime's penchant for sound is not new; recall the infamous "song festivals" where Kim Jong un's voice boomed through state controlled speakers, echoing across the landscape like a defiant declaration of sonic supremacy.
The joint US South Korea Japan drills aimed at bolstering regional security have clearly gotten under North Korea's skin.