The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 7 to Jan. 13



State Media Review The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 7 to Jan. 13 An analytical look at the latest hypersonic missile test, possible changes to COVID-19 controls and more Seung-Yeon Chung January 13, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCTV (Jan. 8, 2022) \| Pyongyangites read Rodong Sinmun in the street Every week, NK Pro conducts an in-depth analytic review of state media from North Korea. The following review, covering the period of Jan. 7 to 13, 2022, features detailed analysis on the most noteworthy coverage from North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun, Korean Central News Agency, Korean Central Television and other state outlets. This week’s review includes: North Korea’s third test of what it claims is a “hypersonic” ballistic missile A report hinting at the possible loosening of the country’s austere pandemic restrictions A television drama promoting recycling that aligns with efforts to create more Read More © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before 02Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade 03How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand 04How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties 05All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024 06No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia 07What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care 08North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast 09From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea 10North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

State Media Review

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 7 to Jan. 13

An analytical look at the latest hypersonic missile test, possible changes to COVID-19 controls and more

Seung-Yeon Chung January 13, 2022

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 7 to Jan. 13

KCTV (Jan. 8, 2022) | Pyongyangites read Rodong Sinmun in the street

Every week, NK Pro conducts an in-depth analytic review of state media from North Korea.

The following review, covering the period of Jan. 7 to 13, 2022, features detailed analysis on the most noteworthy coverage from North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun, Korean Central News Agency, Korean Central Television and other state outlets.

This week’s review includes:

North Korea’s third test of what it claims is a “hypersonic” ballistic missile A report hinting at the possible loosening of the country’s austere pandemic restrictions A television drama promoting recycling that aligns with efforts to create more

01In 2024, Kim Jong Un swaggered on the global stage like never before
02Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade
03How Trump’s return could transform North Korea’s quiet ties with Thailand
04How Assad’s downfall could expose secrets of North Korea-Syria military ties
05All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
06No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
07What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care
08North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
09From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
10North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 7 to Jan. 13

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