On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s outbreak, North Korea reinforced its anti-U.S and anti-ROK propaganda, reiterating its claim of having been attacked first. The country held nationwide rallies, gatherings, art exhibitions and various events to instill hatred, encourage vows of revenge and remind people that military strength is essential to avoid a repetition of history.

State-run television censored a South Korean soccer player scoring a goal during its broadcast of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. This censorship was likely aimed at preventing successful South Korean athletes from appearing in DPRK media, as their