Minju Choson

Minju Choson (Democratic Korea) is the official mouthpiece of North Korea’s Cabinet and the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly—de facto the country’s second most authoritative newspaper after Rodong Sinmun. Launched in 1945 (initially under a different title), it has since served as the state’s newsroom for matters ranging from domestic administration to foreign affairs.

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Media assets

Publishing: Minju Choson

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State Media Matrix Typology

State-Controlled (SC)

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Often compared to the Soviet Izvestiya, Minju Choson pivots from ideological overtures to a more procedural focus—publishing newly adopted laws, decrees, and administrative regulations, as well as commentary on policy implementation and day-to-day governance. With its content overlapping that of KCNA and Rodong Sinmun, Minju Choson nonetheless offers additional coverage of governmental institutions and local affairs, including photo essays and videos. On occasion, it also introduces new legislation through its pages.

August 2025