TV news from North Korea this week featured stories about scientific innovation, a young teacher’s decision to work in a remote area, and ice skating.

Science Expo

North Korea reinforced its image as a leader in scientific technology in the eyes of its citizens this week by showcasing hundreds of products created through the diligent labor of scientists, technicians, and related employees of the State Academy of Sciences. Coverage of the expo showed a variety of devices that were said to be the result of various academy projects.

– Nearly 200 scientific accomplishments from the State Academy of Sciences were