State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

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State Media Review State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show Seung-Yeon Chung July 27, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON War veterans and audience members at a midnight concert for Victory Day\| Image: KCNA (July 27, 2023) North Korea mobilized the public for an array of events to mark the anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week, while claiming its “victory” over the U.S. averted another world war. The state sought to instill nationalism and patriotism through celebrations for “Victory Day,” inviting veterans of the Korean War to Pyongyang in order to hold up their sacrifices as an example for citizens. The party-run daily Rodong Sinmun carried a political essay that lauded founding leader Kim Il Sung for his “anti-communist crusade” and defended the country’s prioritization of Read More © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01Why a spate of public disputes is déjà vu for the US-ROK alliance 02No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong 03How South Koreans weigh the costs of unification with North Korea 04All the missiles and weapons at North Korea’s new ‘defense revolution’ museum 05Why the inter-Korean border remains unmarked, despite military risks 06How the DMZ blasts unfolded, from mine laying to North Korean denials 07North Korean TV airs outdated map laying claim to South Korean border islands 08How North Korea’s newest ‘hypersonic’ missile could foil adversary defenses

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State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show

Seung-Yeon Chung July 27, 2023

State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

War veterans and audience members at a midnight concert for Victory Day| Image: KCNA (July 27, 2023)

North Korea mobilized the public for an array of events to mark the anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week, while claiming its “victory” over the U.S. averted another world war.

The state sought to instill nationalism and patriotism through celebrations for “Victory Day,” inviting veterans of the Korean War to Pyongyang in order to hold up their sacrifices as an example for citizens.

The party-run daily Rodong Sinmun carried a political essay that lauded founding leader Kim Il Sung for his “anti-communist crusade” and defended the country’s prioritization of

State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III

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