Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy



Analysis Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy In North Korea, four out of five front page articles in the country's main paper are about the economy James Pearson April 5, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA As the self-perpetuating speculation of imminent war on the Korean peninsula continues to dominate headlines in 24-hour news coverage and world media outlets, North Korea's largest daily newspaper the Rodong is sending out quite a different message. While the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has been releasing almost daily statements threatening to start conflict, the cover of this morning's Rodong Shinmun (Worker's Paper) was almost entirely dominated by economic news. As the self-perpetuating speculation of imminent war on the Korean peninsula continues to dominate headlines in 24-hour news coverage and world media outlets, North Korea's largest daily newspaper the Rodong is sending out quite a different message. While the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has been releasing almost daily statements threatening to start conflict, the cover of this morning's Rodong Shinmun (Worker's Paper) was almost entirely dominated by economic news. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy

In North Korea, four out of five front page articles in the country's main paper are about the economy

James Pearson April 5, 2013

Western Papers Discuss War, North Korean Papers Discuss Economy

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As the self-perpetuating speculation of imminent war on the Korean peninsula continues to dominate headlines in 24-hour news coverage and world media outlets, North Korea's largest daily newspaper the Rodong is sending out quite a different message.

While the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) has been releasing almost daily statements threatening to start conflict, the cover of this morning's Rodong Shinmun (Worker's Paper) was almost entirely dominated by economic news.

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