State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung’s birthday bash, a $2M gift to Chongryon, Bulgaria-DPRK ties and more
April 18, 2024
State media review: North Korea begins celebrations for dead leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of a spring art festival, Kim’s latest letter to Putin and criticism of a human rights resolution
April 11, 2024
State media review: North Korean space official promises more satellite launches
An in-depth analysis of space plans, claims about Japan-DPRK contact and the start of the new school year
April 4, 2024
State media review: North Korea dissolves one of its oldest unification groups
An in-depth analysis of the death of a 77-year-old organization, Vietnam ties, human rights criticism and more
March 28, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un, daughter exalted as ‘great persons of guidance’
An in-depth analysis of daughter’s idolization, a new housing law, Pyongyang’s diplomatic outreach and more
March 21, 2024
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more
March 14, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un gifts tractors to DPRK’s ‘potato province’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to boost food production and marriages, ski resort promotions and more
March 7, 2024
State media review: Drought forecast raises risks to North Korean food security
An in-depth analysis of weather warnings, a new tourism city, Chongryon’s support for soccer team and more
February 29, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
February 22, 2024
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia
February 15, 2024
