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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
In rare blunder, North Korean newspaper publishes same photo twice in one issue
Mistakes in heavily vetted Rodong Sinmun are uncommon but not unprecedented, sometimes leading to punishment for staff
February 5, 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 slams US plan to present report on DPRK sanctions violations at UN
Statement denounces Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team as ‘illegal’ ahead of briefing on Pyongyang’s cybercrime
January 12, 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
Violent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’ continues trend of racy, Hollywood-style content aimed at appealing to young people
January 8, 2026
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress
January 6, 2026
