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State Media Review

A weekly analysis of North Korean state media

State media review: North Korea extends celebrations for recent military parade
State Media Review

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: North Korea extends celebrations for recent military parade
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 30, 2022
State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
State Media Review

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: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 21, 2022
State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
State Media Review

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: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 14, 2022
State media review: New film celebrates Kim Jong Un’s purge of Jang Song Thaek
State Media Review

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: New film celebrates Kim Jong Un’s purge of Jang Song Thaek
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung April 7, 2022
State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
State Media Review

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 Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 31, 2022
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
State Media Review

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 on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 25, 2022
State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
State Media Review

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 likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 17, 2022
State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
State Media Review

State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine

An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s Ukraine coverage, upcoming children’s ideological event and women’s day celebrations

State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 10, 2022
State media review: North Korea calls out forestry units for not planting trees
State Media Review

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

State media review: North Korea calls out forestry units for not planting trees
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung March 3, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 17 to Feb. 24
State Media Review

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

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 17 to Feb. 24
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung February 24, 2022