State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
North Korea reinforces ties to Chinese Communist Party through official’s visit
A recap of everything in state media this week, from an agriculture union’s congress to Kim Jong Un’s naval inspections
November 13, 2026
North Korea remains silent for domestic audience on flurry of weapons tests
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Chinese delegation arrivals to tragedies abroad
November 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un keeps up busy schedule amid growing inter-Korean border tensions
A recap of everything in state media, from the North Korean leader’s visit to China and a drone expo to the fall harvest
October 30, 2026
North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
A recap of everything in state media, from omitting Kim Yo Jong’s statements to coverage of unrest in France
October 23, 2026
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
October 16, 2026
North Korea boasts of strong fall harvest ahead of major party anniversary
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Workers’ Party’s founding day to mine blast denials
October 9, 2026
Kim Jong Un champions education and science as North Korea harvest gathers pace
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Asian Games medals and farm quotas to criticism of Japan
October 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un pushes propaganda overhaul as North Korea begins fall harvest
A recap of everything in state media this week, from missile tests and ideological work to farming drive and sports wins
September 25, 2026
North Korea hides missile launch from civilian populace as officials lambast US
A recap of everything in state media this week, from officials’ public criticism of the US to missing missile reports
September 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un dominates founding anniversary coverage as media mutes US criticism
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Kang Kon destroyer deployment to the Asian Games plans
September 11, 2026
