State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
State media review: Kim Jong Un vows to ‘hold hands’ with Putin to defend peace
An in-depth review of Kim’s letter for Russia Day, praise for a self-sacrificing nurse, no reports on plenum and more
June 15, 2023
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more
June 8, 2023
State media review: North Korea says ‘no reason’ it can’t meet with Japan
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s conditions for talks with Tokyo, rice transplanting and Russian volunteer farm labor
June 1, 2023
State media review: North Korea provides a front-row seat to anti-Yoon protests
An in-depth analysis of propaganda on ROK demonstrations, tourism promotion, agricultural drought and more
May 25, 2023
State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
An in-depth analysis of warnings to brace for El Niño, more anti-ROK animations, a women’s clothing expo and more
May 18, 2023
State media review: North Korea lambastes ROK ‘military collusion’ with Japan
An in-depth analysis of criticism of bilateral summit, praise for Russia’s war and meetings with China’s ambassador
May 11, 2023
State media review: North Korea marks May Day with Kim praise and cow prizes
An in-depth analysis of workers’ holiday celebrations, new animation episodes and mid-tier housing project coverage
May 4, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
An in-depth analysis of criticisms of capitalism, missile-like apartments, an important military holiday and more
April 27, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks
April 20, 2023
State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
An in-depth analysis of a new productivity campaign, law on scientific experts, Xi’s message to Kim Jong Un and more
April 13, 2023
