The advantages and disadvantages of media censorship have been the subject of an international struggle for decades. Beginning in the 7th century, when the English-speaking world tackled censorship head-on in the United States of America. Sir John Milton was one of the first recorded men to have the courage to challenge and question the rights of an individual's independence with respect to censorship and in its favor, the First Amendment to the Constitution (1787) guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of expression. press (Encyclopedia of American Law, 2005), on the other hand, the battle continues in most communist and even democratic countries while the feeling of power and control continues to give governments like China, Russia, South Korea North, Turkey, Cuba and even Singapore. their safety. the term “censorship” illustrates “the suppression or prohibition of speech or writing” (encyclopedia, American law, 2005). The power to control information given to the public is truly a privilege, but the cost of abusing this power is very costly. it is obligatory to investigate the disadvantages of media censorship, because countries like strong and armed Russia have killed many brave journalists due to published "inappropriate" materials, as well as to strictly control the flow of information entering and leaving the country, keeping its citizens in the shadows, restricting their potential. In my research essay, I will continue to explain the disturbing and absurd truth of the downsides and negative consequences of media censorship, such as the social riot uprisings in Turkey and the abuse of power by the strong hands of South Korea. North and China. as well as the communist side of Cuba. Removing the real identity of the country and showing middle of paper......necessary. Tourists who do not follow these rules are detained in labor camps (cnbcnews). Media censorship in North Korea has taken almost everything away from North Koreans and Cubans, as they know neither the outside nor the inside of current government events. This prevents them from realizing their hopes and dreams and turning their passions into nothingness. Media censorship prevents us from accessing mandatory information. It takes away the voices and individuality of the country. Children are deprived of beautiful and rich international cultures. Parents are limited by televisions and radios. True leaders will never be able to stand up because it is impossible to prove the current corruption. Although censorship prevents access to explicit obscene information. Every individual should have the choice to express themselves and have the right to know everything the world has to offer, whether it is good or bad..