Kim Jong Un Honors Russian Scholar Promoting K-Pop

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Kim Jong-Un gave an award to Andrei Lankov. Lankov is from Russia and studies Korea. The award is for helping Korean culture become popular.

The award ceremony was in Pyongyang. Kim Jong-Un spoke about Lankov's work. He said Lankov helped young Russians learn about K-pop.

Lankov thanked Kim Jong-Un for the award. He wants to keep helping Russia and North Korea. They want to have stronger cultural connections.

Kim Jong-Un said Lankov showed Russians K-pop. It is like a magic door to a new world. People sang K-pop songs together at the end.

Kim said K-pop is more than music for people. It can help stop problems between countries. K-pop can help people trust each other and be friendly.

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Who gave an award to Andrei Lankov?

Kim Jong-Un gave the award to Andrei Lankov.

What is the award for?

The award is for helping Korean culture become popular.

What did Kim Jong-Un say about K-pop?

Kim Jong-Un said K-pop can help stop problems between countries and help people trust each other.

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