State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more
November 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams Blinken’s ‘confab with puppets’ in Seoul
An in-depth analysis of criticism of US foreign policy, get out the vote propaganda and more
November 9, 2023
State media review: North Korea blames Israel and US for Gaza hospital bombing
An in-depth analysis of commentary on Middle East, calls to boost fishing yields, a state newspaper anniversary and more
November 2, 2023
State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more
October 26, 2023
State media review: North Korea says US ‘disguising’ Israel as a ‘victim’
An in-depth analysis of statement on Hamas-Israel conflict, Potemkin elections, athlete interviews and more
October 19, 2023
State media review: North Korea attacks sanction-enforcing Francophones
An in-depth analysis of French and Canadian sanctions monitoring, the latest Cabinet meeting, a boy on fire and more
October 12, 2023
State media review: North Korea scoffs at ‘bravado’ of Seoul military parade
An in-depth analysis of parade criticism, a new book on ‘puppet’ South Korea, China national day celebrations and more
October 5, 2023
State media review: North Korea dubs Yoon ‘diplomatic idiot’ over Russia remarks
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon’s UN speech, Chongryon at Asian Games, fall harvest progress and more
September 28, 2023
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
