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State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more
February 2, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates Cold War capture of US ship
An in-depth analysis of the USS Pueblo crisis, Kim Jong Un’s two favorite schools, Lunar New Year festivities and more
January 26, 2023
State media review: North Korean drama doubles down on violence and adult themes
An in-depth analysis of a provocative spy show, criticism of the UN chief, updates on COVID and more
January 19, 2023
State media review: North Korea says Kim Jong Un made Dennis Rodman famous
An in-depth analysis of a new propaganda book, class education anniversary, Kim’s birthday and more
January 12, 2023
State media review: Long-lost North Korean media star reappears on Chinese site
An in-depth analysis of vlogger Un A, a landmark children’s congress and unconventional new year’s celebrations
January 5, 2023
New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers
More provocative propaganda may be attempt to cater to younger generations who have been exposed to foreign content
January 4, 2023
Official 2023 North Korean calendar lays out contours of the year ahead
DPRK again excludes nuclear test holiday and Kim Jong Un’s birthday, while major army anniversary approaches
December 30, 2022
State media review: North Korea slams Seoul’s economic policies as pro-US
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon, praise of nuclear missiles, admonitions to study hard and more
December 29, 2022
State media review: North Korean bakers rise to the occasion amid food shortages
An in-depth analysis of state efforts to change diets, low-key commemorations for Kim Jong Il, a new TV show and more
December 22, 2022
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
December 15, 2022
