Abstract

This article investigates contemporary propaganda in North Korea, drawing on media analysis, historical context and information‑control studies. It maps the regime’s twin strategies – rigorous censorship and pervasive state propaganda – detailing restricted press and broadcast outlets, tightly limited internet access, and the use of cultural channels (film, staged ceremonies) to shape public perception. The study also examines external information pressures: adversarial misinformation, media distortion and viral disinformation that complicate verification. Placing North Korean practices within comparative frameworks, the author assesses how fabricated narratives, technological constraints and cultural transmission sustain regime legitimacy and how similar methods appear in other states. The analysis highlights enduring challenges for truthful communication in an isolated, heavily policed information environment.