North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says



Analysis North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities Colin Zwirko September 15, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Patriotic desk ornaments featuring the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 ICBMs and Hwasal-2 cruise missile \| Image: KCTV (Sept. 11, 2023) North Korean state media is encouraging citizens to display new nuclear missile trophies at work, home and in vehicles as part of efforts to increase patriotism and loyalty to authorities, according to NK News analysis. The trophies or ornaments are being produced by the Mansudae Art Studio and feature illustrations of the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile as well as a gold national emblem, national flag and tassels. North Korean state media is encouraging citizens to display new nuclear missile trophies at work, home and in vehicles as part of efforts to increase patriotism and loyalty to authorities, according to NK News analysis. The trophies or ornaments are being produced by the Mansudae Art Studio and feature illustrations of the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile as well as a gold national emblem, national flag and tassels. 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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North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

Colin Zwirko September 15, 2023

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Patriotic desk ornaments featuring the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 ICBMs and Hwasal-2 cruise missile | Image: KCTV (Sept. 11, 2023)

North Korean state media is encouraging citizens to display new nuclear missile trophies at work, home and in vehicles as part of efforts to increase patriotism and loyalty to authorities, according to NK News analysis.

The trophies or ornaments are being produced by the Mansudae Art Studio and feature illustrations of the Hwasong-17 and Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missile as well as a gold national emblem, national flag and tassels.

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