Persuade the People?

l  Topic: Could small acts such as videos and posters on facebook lead to such big effects as persuading North Korea?

 

l  Opinion: No, I believe such attempts have too many obstacles.

 

l  Proponents’ Supporting Idea

①     Individual communication with the North Koreans using social network is worth the try.  

-       Ex) Iranians facebook poster resolving the relationship with Israelis. ‘

        

②     Revealing the truth of North Korea’s issue through the internet can bring global attention.

-       Ex) Kony 2012

 

l  Opponents Supporting Idea

①     The North Koreans having access to SNS belongs to the elite class; already has obstinate beliefs.

-       Ex) Personal experience encountering North Korean

 

②     Famous enough, misconception should be revised not through an individual.

 
 
l  Link to article about “North Korea SNS”
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2012/10/116_121290.html
 
l  Link to article about the atmosphere of the individuals living in North Korea
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/korean_peninsula/AJ201302110109