Media assets

Publishing: Rodongja Sinmun

State Media Matrix Typology: State-Controlled (SC)


Rodongja Sinmun (meaning “labour newspaper”) is a newspaper published by the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party in the Pyongyang Newspaper owned by the state-run General Federation of Trade Unions in North Korea.

Rodong Sinmun is one of the most prominent and popular newspapers in North Korea. The name “Rodong Sinmun” translates to “Labour Newspaper” in English. It covers various aspects of North Korean politics, ideology, and international relations from the perspective of the ruling party.

October 2023