State Media Review
A weekly analysis of North Korean state media
Recap: Everything that happened at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress
NK Pro presents a timeline of top moments, from Kim Jong Un’s reelection and policy plans to the military parade
February 27, 2026
North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
A recap of the week in state media, from housing projects and nuclear missiles to a once-in-5-years political meeting
February 20, 2026
North Korea starts celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday amid Party Congress prep
A recap of everything in state media this week, from army founding day and groundbreaking ceremonies to Iran ties
February 13, 2026
North Korea goes into a holding pattern ahead of the Party Congress
A recap of everything in state media this week, from groundbreaking ceremonies to prepping Kim Jong Il’s birthday bash
February 6, 2026
North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Mt. Paektu graves and 20x10 kickoff to silence on US strategy
January 30, 2026
Kim Jong Un sacks vice premier while praising ‘reliable revolutionaries’
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the removal of a senior official to Youth League celebrations
January 23, 2026
How North Korea gave citizens a one-sided view of alleged ROK drone intrusions
A recap of everything in state media this week, from partial coverage of drone news to Kim Jong Un’s reduced visibility
January 16, 2026
North Korea reports on Trump’s Greenland ambitions, but not Maduro’s capture
A recap of everything in state media this week, from labor mobilization in the new year to Kim Jong Un’s birthday
January 9, 2026
North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
An in-depth analysis of leadership worship, New Year’s celebrations, irrigation improvements and an education app
January 2, 2026
North Korea marks year-end home stretch with closer ties to Russia
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leader’s year-end inspections, buddying ties with Russia and nuclear worries
December 26, 2025
