State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: North Korea highlights roles of midwives amid low birth rate
An in-depth analysis of International Day of the Midwife, Kim Jong Un’s letters to Putin and rice planting efforts
May 9, 2024
State media review: North Korea shuns Cuban leader’s ‘affectionate greetings’
An in-depth analysis of Cuba-DPRK tensions, May Day celebrations and criticism of US space ‘militarization’
May 2, 2024
State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
An in-depth review of rapturous praise for housing project, Cuban leader’s letter, guerrilla army anniversary and more
April 25, 2024
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
