North Korea Newspapers and News Sites
North Korea has one of the world’s most tightly controlled media environments. Domestic newspapers and broadcasters operate under state and party control, while independent reporting from inside the country is virtually impossible. Most alternative English-language coverage is produced abroad using defectors, specialist researchers, satellite imagery and confidential sources.
Specialist publication offering research and analysis on North Korean politics, the economy, foreign relations, nuclear programmes and military developments.
Independent news outlet using sources inside North Korea to report on everyday life, markets, government policy, border regions and social conditions.
North Korea’s official state news agency, publishing government statements, leadership activities and official coverage in English and other languages.
Specialist independent publication providing news, analysis and data on North Korean politics, diplomacy, security, the economy and society.
Specialist site covering North Korea’s technology, telecommunications, internet access, broadcasting and state media infrastructure.
Official newspaper of the Workers’ Party of Korea, presenting party policy, leadership activities and state-approved domestic and international news.
North Korea coverage from a major South Korean newspaper, including politics, security, diplomacy and inter-Korean relations.
North Korea news and analysis from the British newspaper The Guardian.
See also list of South Korea newspapers and online news sites in English.