State Media Review North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drillsAn in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’ At least 2,600 North Korean high school graduates have “volunteered for military service at forefront border posts,” according to state media, framing their enlistment as an outgrowth of public anger over U.S.-ROK Freedom Shield drills. The DPRK commemorated International Women’s Day on March 8, insisting that the country has achieved complete gender equality despite the widespread discrimination that North Korean women face. State-run television has aired a new show offering a retrospective on the popular 90s drama “Paekgumsan” from the 90s. The program features the original actors praising leader Kim Jong Un for developing © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |