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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
North Korea to convene major party meeting on ‘important issues’ in late June
First plenum since Ninth Party Congress will review implementation of annual plans, state media reports
May 25, 2026
North Korea touts Tanchon power project and women’s soccer successes
A recap of everything in state media this week, from new hydropower capacity to sports victories
May 22, 2026
South Korean soccer team loses to North Korea 2-1 on home turf
North Korean club’s decisive 2 goals secured its place in upcoming final against Japanese team
May 20, 2026
North Korea puts rice transplanting drive front and center
A recap of everything in state media this week, from agricultural mobilization to labor union’s photos with Kim Jong Un
May 15, 2026
