Photos of North Korean propaganda signs taken during April and May show a continuous emphasis on accomplishing an ongoing five-year economic growth plan – first revealed in the DPRK’s May 2016 Congress – with plenty of praise for Kim Jong Un.

The propaganda messages represent a major shift in tone from the militaristic and anti-U.S. slogans which dominated in-country messaging for much of last year.

Propaganda signs like these are ubiquitous throughout North Korea including on streets, in workplaces, and around fields, playing an essential role in informing locals of current and emerging national objectives and