State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: Kim Jong Un ramps up personality cult with new mosaic mural
An in-depth analysis of hagiographic artwork, new documentary on Kim’s Russia trip and legal changes to fix food issues
September 21, 2023
State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad
An in-depth analysis of reactions to leader’s Russia trip, founding holiday events, Chongryon supporters and more
September 15, 2023
State media review: Chinese delegation to visit North Korea for military parade
An in-depth analysis of celebrations for 75th founding anniversary, taekwondo triumphs, anti-Japan propaganda and more
September 7, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties
August 31, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US as ‘empire of evils’ over human rights
An in-depth analysis of DPRK criticism of Security Council meeting, a new envoy to Baku, memories of axe murder and more
August 24, 2023
State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more
August 17, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
August 10, 2023
State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more
August 2, 2023
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
July 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
July 20, 2023
