March 29, 2024

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NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25

NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25

Coverage of Kim Jong Un’s Letter of Appeal, reporting of festivities honoring the beginning of the Korean War, and efforts taken by the government to ensure a better future

NK Media Watch – June 19 to 25
Matthew McGrath June 26, 2013
Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea

Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea

'I'm guessing he was four-legged because you were seeing the action as the drunk U.S. soldier was seeing it.'

Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2013
KCNA Monthly Report: June, 2013

KCNA Monthly Report: June, 2013

Pilot of new KCNA Watch monthly feature

KCNA Monthly Report: June, 2013
NK News
NK News June 24, 2013
First look: Inside North Korea’s latest ‘Samjiyon’ tablet device

First look: Inside North Korea’s latest ‘Samjiyon’ tablet device

Angry birds, basketball games, tanks and other fun on North Korea's latest iPad-style device

First look: Inside North Korea’s latest ‘Samjiyon’ tablet device
James Pearson
James Pearson June 24, 2013
‘Official’ North Korea Instagram created by German teenager

‘Official’ North Korea Instagram created by German teenager

Started on May 1 of last year and with more than 7,000 avid followers, the Instagram account has become an online phenomenon

‘Official’ North Korea Instagram created by German teenager
Christopher Barrett
Christopher Barrett June 24, 2013
Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman

Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman

Why everyone was so easily persuaded by the idea of Kim Jong Un and his Hitler fantasy

Mein Kampf has little to offer a North Korean statesman
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 21, 2013
North Korea’s “Torure” Rail Transport System

North Korea’s “Torure” Rail Transport System

The cart itself is simple piece of technology: It rolls downhill and is slowed by a friction brake system by the conductor

North Korea’s “Torure” Rail Transport System
Curtis Melvin
Curtis Melvin June 18, 2013
Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour

Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour

Kim Jong un completes largest tour outside of Pyongyang since inheriting power from the late Kim Jong Il

Analysis: Tracking Kim Jong Un’s east coast tour
Curtis Melvin
Curtis Melvin June 12, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

The Seventh Korean Children’s Union (KCU) Conference, citizen support for Kim Jong Un’s letter of appeal, and criticism of Laos defector "kidnapping"

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10
Matthew McGrath June 12, 2013
How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea

How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea

"Parents are responsible for about 300 euros in fees and travel costs, with all other expenses being met by the Korean side.”

How to send your child to summer camp in North Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 6, 2013