A North Korean publishing house released a new propaganda book this week that claims five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman only became famous after meeting Kim Jong Un, playing up foreign praise of the DPRK leader. 

The official newswire also reported on the anniversary of an important class education bureau for the first time, in what appears to be part of increased propaganda efforts to instill hatred of the U.S., Japan and South Korea amid increased tensions.

Meanwhile, state media made no mention of celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s presumed birthday on Sunday, suggesting