Squirrel and Hedgehog is one of the most popular animated series in North Korea. The show was supposedly discontinued in 2012, which was around the time North Korean state television changed its broadcasting schedule, which cut several animated programs along with it.
The first episode of the show, produced in 1977, is based on a short novel published in a North Korean childr's magazine in the 1970s. The short film was so popular with the public that the crew decided to turn the show into a series.
There is speculation among overseas critics that the squirrels and hedgehogs are the North Koreans, the mice are the South Koreans, the bear as the Soviets, the weasels are the Japanese, the wolves are the Americans and the Foxes are United States working class and minorities, which are argued to coincide with metaphorical interpretations of the country's geopolitical vironmt.
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But, this allegorical interpretation is never revealed in the series, and staff at the SEK Studio claimed that this allegorical interpretation is not true. They repeatedly alleged that this animation was created to teach love, fridship, and patriotism to childr.
However, Choi Sung-guk, a North Korean defector who worked at SEK Studio as an animator for several years, said that weasels, mice, and wolves symbolize foreign invaders (imperialists).
Jajusibo, South Korea's leading far-left and pro-North Korea media outlet, ran a column criticizing Westerners' allegorical interpretations of the show. Citing interviews with SEK staff, they pointed out that such political speculation about the show was exaggerated by Westerners. One Yanbian Korean-Chinese netiz said, I have loved this show since I was a child, but I never thought that such an allegorical interpretation exists in the show..
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There are no known official records of merchandise, but brands of toothpaste and backpacks depicting the main characters have be sold in North Korean stores. There are also several statues in childr's parks that are located in Pyongyang.
Alongside the television show, a North Korean manhwa was released. There were several key differces betwe it and the television series, such as the character Lt. Fox Vix originally being depicted as male. It's unknown why this change occurred, but it could be to acknowledge that the United States Armed Forces had allowed wom to fight alongside male soldiers.
The SEK Studio, the North Korean studio that produced this series, has also produced a number of stand-alone short cartoons with funny animal characters. Some of them are part of a large series named the Clever Raccoon Dog (령리한 너구리 ). Unlike Squirrel and Hedgehog, they are focused primarily on road safety education, scice, sport, summer volunteer work etc.
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The series' plot was changed in the dubs, so that subtle referces to North Korea or blatant propaganda would d up removed. This translation is oft criticized by the show's cult following for having geric voice actors and out of place audio dubbing. The second season was never dubbed due to licsing issues, as Mondo TV only owns the rights to the first selection of episodes.The wolves stand significantly taller than most other races depicted, perhaps with the exception of Bears and the occasional elephant spotted amongst Flower Hill's civilians. They seem to universally have grey fur and have been known to have glowing blue eyes to show their menace.
Most of the wolves are depicted as strong, burly but ultimately of low intelligence. Motivated by personal gain, they have been shown to cheat and steal over petty items and often try to use their size to bully smaller races.
The wolves already hold a distinct advantage with their height and build, and the wolves with martial training are shown to be able to shrug off the weight of a military jeep as casually as one might shrug off a tossed pillow.
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Whilst SEK denies the comparison, it is considered by fans and critics alike that the Wolves are representative of the Americans. Considering North Korea's turbulent relationship with the USA (United States), and how frequently they are depicted as villains, there are more than a few clues that lead people to this speculation.
A common media stereotype of America, is the dumb jock which many of the Wolf Unit soldiers seem to fit. They swagger around confidently and their military uniform seems to be worn more fashionably than practically.
Perhaps the most damning piece of evidence against SEK's allegations however come from a licensed toy in which a Hedgehog fires a gun at a Wolf Soldier bearing USA on his helm.
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Ironically, many American fans report being flattered by the depiction! Whilst the wolves are clearly depicted as stupid, their power and finesse is seen as a positive, and Commander Seungnyangi, with his menacing voice and glowing blue eyes is often referred to as badass
Wolves are canine scavengers that are found globally and are considered one of, if not the most researched mammal on earth besides the human race.
Wolves are commonly written as villains in folklore and stories, but evidence suggests they perhaps do not quite deserve their reputation. Whilst ill advised to approach them in the wild, many reports of wolf on human attacks are considered fabricated or exaggerated.North Korea's anti-U.S. propaganda campaign, which now includes slick videos depicting attacks on American cities and battleships, dates back to the 1960s, when cartoons demonizing the west were used to indoctrinate children of the Hermit Kingdom.
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The practice of disguising anti-U.S. messages in children's cartoons reportedly began with Kim Il Sung, the founder of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and revered as the “great sun of life.” Apropaganda cartoonreleased in the 1960s shows schoolchildren in battles with the U.S. Navy, firing pencil-like missiles to blow up aircraft carriers. The cartoon, at first blush, appears educational and even has the children using a protractor to measure the launch angle of the rocket. But the message is clear – the “imperial” U.S. is trying to invade North Korea.
The animated shows have innocent names, such as “Squirrel and Hedgehog, ” which has dozens of episodes uploaded to YouTube. The popular series, produced by state-run SEK studios, is something children in North Korea watch daily, according to the Los Angeles Times.
In one episode, the squirrels and hedgehogs are part of the North Korean Army fighting against the villainous weasels, representing the Japanese Army. At one point, the weasel captain aims a gun at his own troops and fires.
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King Jong Un seemed to take on similar propaganda tactics during his regime. In 2015, Kim reportedly had the cartoon, “The Boy General” remade nearly a decade after the last episode of the popular series aired. The show features a child warrior fighting off foreign invaders, including the Chinese and South Korean military. The animated series glamorizes North Korean history and culture with its “military first” theme.
The relaunch of the show drove hundreds of excited people to a public viewing party in Pyongyang, Vicereported. Andray Abrahamian, of the nonprofit Choson Exchange that teaches North Korean citizens business skills, said people were “transfixed” by the show.
A children’s cartoon about a group of animals in a forest, titled The Hedgehog Defeats the Tiger, aired on North Korean state television in August. The hedgehog, representing North Korea, overcomes the “bullying” tiger, who threatens the other animals into submission.
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The tiger in the cartoon could be mistaken for anyone, but Kim Jong-son, a worker at the Pukchang Thermal Power Complex, told state-run Korean Central News Agency the current U.S. “ignorance” reminded him of the classic tale, theBBCreported.
In sharp contrast to the brave hedgehog, the characters of big animals winced at the swashbuckling tiger, reminding me of the present reality where no one questions America, Kim said. Watching them, I am very proud of the invincible might of my country.”
These days, North Korean propaganda released by state media are far more literal. Many of them show computer-generated scenes of the regime’s missiles attacking U.S. military vehicles, or blowing ships to pieces. The latest video released earlier this week began with images mocking President Trump as a “mad man” before it flashed to a submarine-launched missile striking the USS Carl Vinson.
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Words emblazoned on the screen read: Should F-35, B-1B or the Carl Vinson lead the U.S attack, they will head to the grave in that order.
Another video released earlier this summer showed Trump peering over a photoshopped graveyard in Guam, after Kim Jong Un threatened to strike the U.S. territory with a missile.
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