North Korea is set to air English Premier League games on state television for the first time, but with unusual restrictions imposed by the government. According to British outlet The Guardian, all matches will be pre-recorded and delayed—no live broadcasts allowed. Full 90-minute games will be trimmed to just 60 minutes, removing what authorities call “unnecessary or inappropriate” scenes. Any footage showing South Korean players, such as Brentford’s Kim Ji-soo or Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan, will be completely cut. All English text on stadium screens, scoreboards, banners, and ads must be replaced with Korean language graphics. LGBTQ+ symbols or references will also be removed. Despite the heavy editing, the move marks a rare opening for North Koreans to access one of the world’s most popular football leagues. Broadcasts are expected to begin within the next few months.