Pyongyang’s calculated silence: Why North Korea won’t celebrate RFA’s shutdown
Radio Free Asia (RFA) may have suspended the production and broadcasting of programs into North Korea, but Pyongyang is keeping quiet about it, including...
North Korea intensifies indoctrination promoting ‘complete nation’ status under new doctrine
North Korea has been focusing on ideological indoctrination to teach the public that it is a completely independent nation — not an incomplete, divided...
North Korean party reminds officials that ‘people are foundation of socialism’ ahead of congress
In a series of study sessions, the North Korean ruling party is reminding officials that party programs must not disregard the Korean people, Daily...
Elimination of reunification bureau preceded Kim Jong Un’s ‘two hostile states’ doctrine
North Korea eliminated the foreign ministry's Fatherland Reunification Bureau in early 2022, well before leader Kim Jong Un proclaimed his "two hostile states" doctrine,...
Kim Jong Un’s pet project: North Korea orders artists to emulate ’72 Hours’ production...
Following the release of the film "72 Hours" last February, North Korea has urged artists in all fields to adopt the movie's "creative spirit."
A...
Kim Jong Un orders propaganda overhaul on party’s 80th anniversary
On the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Workers' Party of Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reemphasized the role of the...
N. Korea hosts lavish retiree celebrations for party anniversary
North Korea celebrated meritorious retirees at welfare centers nationwide in an unprecedentedly grand event marking the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party, a...
N. Korean women’s organization caught dodging mandatory political sessions
Authorities investigated a Socialist Women's Union of Korea (SWUK) organization in Chongjin after it failed to regularly hold mandatory criticism sessions.
"The SWUK organization in...
N. Korea launches youth indoctrination drive amid growing dissent
North Korea has ordered mandatory weekly indoctrination sessions for young people nationwide, deploying revolutionary slogans and historical lessons to counter growing youth dissatisfaction with...
N. Korea trains propaganda army for party anniversary push
North Korea's North Pyongan province has launched an intensive propaganda training program to prepare lecturers for the ruling party's 80th anniversary celebrations.
The provincial party...
