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Kim Jong Un vows military buildup as North Korea marks Korean War anniversary
A recap of everything in state media, from missile tests and mine modernization to farming campaigns and heat warnings
June 26, 2026
North Korea marks 2nd anniversary of mutual defense pact with Russia
A recap of everything in state media, from criticism of Ukrainian ‘neo-Nazis’ and World Cup coverage to Disability Day
June 19, 2026
North Korea reveals major bus crush caused over 20 casualties
Rare state media report on an accident offers few details, instead praising the emergency response
June 19, 2026
North Korea slams calls for its denuclearization in series of weekend statements
Pyongyang disparages Seoul’s inter-Korean policy as ‘peace mask,’ claims US-ROK defense ties are threatening region
June 15, 2026
North Korea’s wall-to-wall coverage of Xi visit holds up Kim as global leader
A recap of everything in state media this week, from children’s union celebrations and summit pageantry to Russia ties
June 12, 2026
Kim Jong Un tells kids to ‘shoulder future’ of North Korea at mass gathering
Leader’s speech to Children’s Union underscores focus on cultivating next generation of supporters for his rule
June 8, 2026
North Korea lauds Kim Jong Un’s ‘fatherly’ care for kids on Children’s Day
A recap of everything in state media this week, from buildup to Children’s Union jubilee to rain warnings and Xi visit
June 5, 2026
North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
A recap of everything in state media this week, from sports patriotism and rice transplanting to talks with Singapore
May 29, 2026
North Korea bans smoking while driving, jaywalking, walking pets without collar
State TV report on revisions to traffic law may reflect growing problems from boom in private car ownership
May 26, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea
May 25, 2026
