State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
An in-depth review of inclement seasonal weather, plenum follow-ups and condemnation of Japan-Germany ‘nexus’
July 19, 2024
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more
July 11, 2024
State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum
An in-depth analysis of the purpose of the new pins, a Vietnamese delegation visit and criticism of US cluster bombs
July 4, 2024
State media review: North Korea mocks Joe Biden over son Hunter’s conviction
An in-depth analysis of criticism of US gun violence, delegation to BRICS meeting and farming changes to improve diets
June 27, 2024
State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
An in-depth analysis of Russian propaganda, new law on deputies and commentary on Ukraine peace summit
June 20, 2024
State media review: North Korea’s Harry Potter-loving child vlogger reappears
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un kissing kids, a cruel children’s animation, a letter for Putin and more
June 13, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death
An in-depth analysis of ROK criticism, celebrations for Children’s Day, a new monument and firework frenzy
June 6, 2024
State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
An in-depth analysis of statement against secretary-general, new houses for farmers and a campaign to catch more fish
May 30, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
An in-depth analysis of official’s death anniversary, criticism of US weapons in Gaza and a Russian delegation's arrival
May 23, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more
May 16, 2024
