April 26, 2024
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North Korean party daily stresses economic, ideological themes on war anniversary

Rodong Sinmun issues cursory warning to U.S., though rhetoric remains "bland": analyst

North Korea's party daily on Tuesday issued a notably toned-down series of articles to mark the 69th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, with coverage emphasizing the importance of building a "powerful" country and support for the country's leadership.

An editorial on the front page of the Rodong Sinmun, the chief organ of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), called on North Koreans to "inherit the spirit of defending the fatherland."

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