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State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more
February 23, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to promote national defense, a meeting on reforestation, Kim Jong Il’s birthday and more
February 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
February 10, 2023
State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more
February 2, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more
January 26, 2023
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more
January 19, 2023
State media review: North Korea says Kim Jong Un made Dennis Rodman famous
An in-depth analysis of a new propaganda book, class education anniversary, Kim’s birthday and more
January 12, 2023
State media review: Long-lost North Korean media star reappears on Chinese site
An in-depth analysis of vlogger Un A, a landmark children’s congress and unconventional new year’s celebrations
January 5, 2023
New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers
More provocative propaganda may be attempt to cater to younger generations who have been exposed to foreign content
January 4, 2023
Official 2023 North Korean calendar lays out contours of the year ahead
DPRK again excludes nuclear test holiday and Kim Jong Un’s birthday, while major army anniversary approaches
December 30, 2022
