2. North Korea
In 2017 World Press Freedom Index ranking, North Korea replaced Eritrea as the country where the media is least free. Regardless of whether you are up to date on global politics or not, chances are you have heard about Kim Jong-un, the head of state. The totalitarian regime of North Korea “keeps its citizens in a state of ignorance,” as pointed out by the Reporters without Borders.

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