Heavy rain dominated North Korean state media coverage this week as a monsoon swept the country, with more inclement weather forecast in the days ahead. 

In a shift from recent years, state-run television did not send reporters to affected regions for on-the-ground coverage. Outlets have disclosed no damage so far, even though several areas saw heavy downpours. If flooding does occur, the regime will likely send soldiers to lead recovery efforts and shift blame onto local officials, as in the past. 

With the anniversary of the Korean War armistice signing approaching, state media ran a