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State media review: North Korea raises alarm about harmful drought
An in-depth analysis of efforts to combat agricultural damage, DPRK ties with Southeast Asia and Labor Day celebrations
State media review: North Korea extends celebrations for recent military parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade festivities, Pyongyang fashion tips, and a potentially harmful sandstorm
State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
An in-depth analysis of brand new housing projects, denouncement of U.S.-ROK drills and Kim Il Sung’s ‘thrifty’ life
State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
An in-depth analysis of the many holiday festivities for Kim Il Sung’s 110th birthday and Kim Jong Un anniversaries
State media review: New film celebrates Kim Jong Un’s purge of Jang Song Thaek
An in-depth analysis of a new pro-Kim documentary, public outrage against the South, a TV drama about ping-pong and more
State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
An in-depth analysis of missile launch reactions, an international art festival, attacks on Yoon Suk-yeol and more
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures
State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
An in-depth analysis of an appearance by top officials’ spouses, the start of growing season and a cure for weak bones
State media review: North Korea calls out forestry units for not planting trees
An in-depth analysis of Tree-planting Day, a call to dismantle the UN Command and rural farm volunteers
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 17 to Feb. 24
An in-depth analysis of DPRK diplomatic activities, a party conference, COVID propaganda and a new book on Kim Jong Il