Pyongyang Times

Pyongyang, Pyongyang-si, North KoreaEnglish

The Pyongyang Times is the primary English-language weekly newspaper published in North Korea. Controlled by the Foreign Languages Publishing House, it serves as an official state outlet, providing news on domestic policies, diplomatic activities, and cultural events from the government's perspective for an international audience and resident foreigners.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PYONGYANG

State-owned publications entirely define the print landscape in the national capital, operating strictly as official organs of the ruling party rather than independent news outlets. The dominant domestic daily is Rodong Sinmun, which serves as the official voice of the Workers' Party of Korea and also issues an English-language edition. Foreign audiences are targeted by the Pyongyang Times, a state-published English-language weekly, along with other international titles like Korea Today. Paperboy lists 5 newspapers in Pyongyang.