Pyongyang Sinmun

Pyongyang Sinmun (평양신문), literally “Pyongyang News,” is a daily newspaper published by the Workers’ Party of Korea’s Pyongyang Municipal Committee. Founded by Kim Il Sung on June 1, 1957, it functions as the municipality’s official organ—yet its influence extends far beyond the capital, with nationwide distribution despite its ostensibly local scope.

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Media assets

Publishing: Pyongyang Sinmun, The Pyongyang Times

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State Media Matrix Typology

State-Controlled (SC)

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While Pyongyang Sinmun itself has remained under the radar in recent headlines, its English sibling, The Pyongyang Times, continues regular publication, evidence of its sustained role in the North Korean propaganda apparatus. The most recent editions into August 2025 are archived and accessible via platforms like KCNA Watch.

August 2025