State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more
January 19, 2023
State media review: North Korea says Kim Jong Un made Dennis Rodman famous
An in-depth analysis of a new propaganda book, class education anniversary, Kim’s birthday and more
January 12, 2023
State media review: Long-lost North Korean media star reappears on Chinese site
An in-depth analysis of vlogger Un A, a landmark children’s congress and unconventional new year’s celebrations
January 5, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams Seoul’s economic policies as pro-US
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon, praise of nuclear missiles, admonitions to study hard and more
December 29, 2022
State media review: North Korean bakers rise to the occasion amid food shortages
An in-depth analysis of state efforts to change diets, low-key commemorations for Kim Jong Il, a new TV show and more
December 22, 2022
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
December 15, 2022
State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words
An in-depth analysis of new SPA meetings, Pyongyang cold noodles, needling of Seoul ministry and more
December 8, 2022
State media review: North Korea boasts about close ties between Kim and Xi
An in-depth analysis of the latest letter between Beijing and Pyongyang, an ‘anti-honking’ law, medicine expo and more
December 1, 2022
State media review: North Korea rewards greenhouse workers with new homes
An in-depth analysis of the country’s rural housing project, fishery production and anti-US and Japan propaganda
November 24, 2022
State media review: North Korea chides Japan for raising alarm over missiles
An in-depth analysis of Mothers Day celebrations, martial arts diplomacy, DPRK dogs and more
November 17, 2022
