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State Media Review

A weekly analysis of North Korean state media

North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
State Media Review

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

North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 17, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
State Media Review

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

North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
State Media Review

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

Kim Jong Un meets young Korean students from Japan in bid to win their loyalty
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung January 3, 2025
Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
State Media Review

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

Putin sends New Year’s greetings to Kim Jong Un, pledging to boost ties in 2025
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung December 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
State Media Review

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

Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung December 20, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
State Media Review

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan

An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more

North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung December 13, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
State Media Review

North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment

An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan

North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung December 6, 2024
North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
State Media Review

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident

An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more

North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung November 29, 2024
North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
State Media Review

North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu

An in-depth analysis of unexplained natural phenomena, Mother’s Day celebrations and criticism of ROK president

North Korea claims mysterious light appeared at night over ‘holy’ Mount Paektu
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Shreyas Reddy November 22, 2024
North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
State Media Review

North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule

An in-depth analysis of workers’ sacrifices for power plant, editorials denouncing Israel and a reforestation milestone

North Korea’s newest hydroelectric dam nears completion, 4 years behind schedule
Seung-Yeon ChungSeung-Yeon Chung November 15, 2024
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