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State Media Review

A weekly analysis of North Korean state media

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
State Media Review

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more

North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 18, 2025
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
State Media Review

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung

An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more

North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 11, 2025
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
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North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success

North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 4, 2025
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
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North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’

An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’

North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 28, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
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North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels

An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts

North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 21, 2025
North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
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North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills

An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’

North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 14, 2025
Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
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Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties

An in-depth analysis of possible crackdowns on defectors, March 1 commemorations, Kim Jong Un’s humor and more

Communist friends North Korea and Laos hold talks on rejuvenating bilateral ties
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 7, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
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North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push

An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief

North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 28, 2025
North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
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North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants

An in-depth analysis of one of the DPRK’s ‘greatest’ holidays, AUKUS criticism and women 'volunteering’ to labor

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Il’s birthday with parties and pheasants
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 21, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
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