Tag: rodong sinmun
N. Koreans defy order to change lyrics of Kim Jong Il...
North Koreans continue to sing propaganda songs praising the late leader Kim Jong Il, despite an order by authorities to change the lyrics. The...
North Korean lectures paint Russia as friend, US as warmonger
North Korean officials conducted public ideological lectures to bolster support for Russia while stoking anti-U.S. sentiment, using external tensions to promote internal unity. The...
Patience wears thin as Jagang province’s displaced enter 3rd month as...
Public sentiment in regions of Jagang province struck by flooding in late July is plummeting with the authorities failing to provide full support to...
“Divorced from reality”: North Koreans reject state’s rural housing claims
North Koreans are scoffing at government claims that tout rural housing projects as ushering in a "new era" for countryside development, particularly as officials...
North Korea orders officials to study new national anthem legislation
North Korea has enacted new legislation governing its national anthem and quickly organized mandatory training sessions for officials on the law. Authorities distributed lecture...
N. Korea orders nationwide study of Kim Jong Un’s rare statement
North Korea has launched a nationwide campaign to study Kim Jong Un's rare personal statement published in the Rodong Sinmun newspaper on Oct. 11.
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N. Korea orders border fortification after cutting rail links to S....
North Korea ordered its military units to fortify its border with South Korea after announcing on Oct. 17 that it had cut rail links...
Rebuilding loyalty: North Korea’s dual approach to flood recovery
As North Korea grapples with flood recovery, authorities are issuing warnings to victims in border regions against "impure propaganda" from South Korea, revealing concerns...
Behind the facade: The reality of N. Korea’s construction propaganda
North Korea has been encouraging the production of propaganda videos for the regime, including one by a film crew sent to a major state...
N. Korea’s hidden flood crisis: Drinking water shortages
North Korea has mobilized fire trucks to bring drinking water to flood zones in North Pyongan province. The goal is to provide displaced people...
