State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
Kim Jong Un steps up appearances as state media shields public from US hard line
A recap of everything in state media this week, from defense shake-ups to teacher praise and Rason downpours
September 4, 2026
Kim Jong Un returns as state media stays silent on missiles, flood damage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Songun nostalgia to rain warnings and more anti-Japan messaging
August 28, 2026
North Korea hails Kim Il Sung’s legacy while staying silent on missile launch
A recap of everything in state media this week, from anti-Japan messaging to Kim Jong Un’s Liberation Day appearances
August 21, 2026
North Korea silent on missile launches but outspoken ahead of Liberation Day
A recap of everything in state media this week, from critiques of Japan’s military buildup to summertime resort trips
August 14, 2026
North Korea’s record-breaking heatwave prompts weeklong health warnings
A recap of everything in state media this week, from an intense weather pattern to the omission of a missile launch
August 7, 2026
Kim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War
A recap of everything in state media this week, from V-Day celebrations to an incoming heat wave
July 31, 2026
Heavy rain falls on North Korea as state media remains quiet on potential damage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from inclement weather forecasts to pre-Victory Day messages
July 24, 2026
North Korea spotlights China bilateral ties and women’s loyalty drive
A recap of everything in state media this week, from high-level diplomacy with Beijing to the Women’s Union congress
July 17, 2026
North Korea touts Kim Jong Un’s economy drive during founder anniversary week
A recap of everything in state media this week, from modernizing the coal industry to venerating DPRK’s founder
July 10, 2026
North Korea reviews first-half economy as coal sector takes center stage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from mining town modernization and production targets to diplomacy
July 3, 2026
