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A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
Seung-Yeon Chung October 16, 2026
The anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) dominated North Korean state media this week despite lower-scale celebrations, serving as another opportunity to demand citizens’ loyalty to the party.
Coverage of agriculture was a fixture in official outlets throughout the week as the fall harvest continues, with state media claiming that yields will outperform last year.
Meanwhile, North Koreans heard nothing about tests of a tactical ballistic missile on Monday or submarine-launched cruise missiles on Wednesday, which were only reported in outlets for foreign audiences. The silence appeared aimed at keeping domestic coverage focused
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