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Kim Jong Un’s favored crops under threat as drought warnings flood state media
A recap of everything in state media this week, from drought warnings to the construction of a new DPRK-Russian hospital
North Korea warns of prolonged dry spell that could threaten spring crops
Authorities issue drought alerts for multiple provinces following past struggles with food shortages
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
Kim Jong Un donates $2M to educate pro-North Korea youth in Japan
State media reports a roughly 10% increase from last year amid push to promote loyalty of next generation
North Korea kicks off tourism expo amid hopes for reopening to Chinese visitors
State media say souvenir exhibition will ‘further develop’ tourism industry and expand ties with friendly countries
Foreign artists sing praises of Kim Jong Un on North Korean TV
A recap of everything in state media, from a Russian barbershop quartet for Kim Il Sung’s birthday to Wang Yi’s visit
North Korea bats down Seoul’s ‘dream’ of inter-Korean thaw after rare praise
Senior DPRK official says South Korea remains ‘most hostile’ enemy despite Kim Yo Jong’s compliment for ROK president
North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus
A recap of everything in state media this week, from a parliament session and Lukashenko’s visit to letters from leaders
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Jong Un planting trees and inspecting drills to Cuba ties
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