State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
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
February 21, 2025
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
February 14, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
February 7, 2025
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings
January 31, 2025
North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial
An in-depth analysis of trial coverage, criticism of Japan’s mission to NATO and youth ‘volunteers’ for factory work
January 24, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
January 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
An in-depth analysis of North Korea’s New Year’s celebrations, group photos, a letter to Putin and more
January 3, 2025
Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
An in-depth analysis of a letter on ‘countering threats,’ Christmas propaganda and Constitution Day
December 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures
December 20, 2024
