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North Korea politics revolves around one-party rule, ideological discipline, and Kim Jong Un’s relentless consolidation of power. Daily NK covers party congresses, leadership purges, propaganda campaigns, and succession signals. Our sources inside the country report what state media conceals — and what outside observers cannot see.

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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...
The Rodong Sinmun newspaper reported on Dec. 8. 2023, that "Comrade Kim Jong Un made a congratulatory visit to the Korean People's Army Air Force Command and the Air Force Division No. 1 Flight Regiment on the occasion of Aviation Day." Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, also accompanied him to this event commemorating Aviation Day.

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...

Kim Jong Un launches sweeping purge following Beijing trip

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has launched a sweeping purge of party and government officials following his recent visit to China, with punishments...

Kim Jong Un moves to shore up support among overseas spies after Ukraine war...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a personal congratulatory message to operatives conducting secret missions overseas for the Sept. 9 holiday marking the...

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