KCNA Watch

The world's largest searchable archive of North Korean state media.

Thirty years of content from 25+ DPRK outlets, updated in real time. Advanced search, keyword trend analysis, custom alerts, and KCTV live stream. Free to browse — advanced tools require NK PRO.

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Browse & Read

Browse all articles, PDFs, and periodicals from 25+ outlets
KCTV live TV stream
Permanent URLs for sharing and citation
Basic keyword search
Truncated access to Rodong Sinmun and Minju Choson

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Advanced Research Tools

Advanced full-text search across all sources and all dates simultaneously
Keyword frequency charting for trend analysis (60-day, 2-year, all-time)
Custom alerts when specified terms appear in any outlet
TV archive access to 2017
Export charts for reports and publications
Full Rodong Sinmun and Minju Choson access (Excluding South Korea)

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Why KCNA Watch is unique

Three problems solved that no other tool addresses

Problem 1

Official sites go offline

KCNA and other official DPRK sites go offline regularly and without notice. KCNA Watch mirrors everything in real time. Content is always available — even when official sources are not.

Problem 2

Official sites have bad search

Official DPRK sites have poor or no full-text search capability. KCNA Watch has the fastest full-text search in the field — across all 25+ outlets, all dates, in English and Korean simultaneously.

Problem 3

The DPRK deletes its own material

North Korean authorities regularly delete and revise content on official sites. KCNA Watch preserves all originals permanently. What was published cannot be unpublished here.

NK PRO features

Advanced capabilities for professional use

NK PRO Intelligence Suite ✦ New

Query the full NK state media archive in plain English.

The NK PRO Intelligence Suite lets you ask natural-language questions directly against 30 years of KCNA Watch content. No boolean syntax. No manual sifting. Get sourced answers drawn from the primary record of North Korean state media — instantly.

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Advanced Search

English and Korean language search. Date filtering. Source filtering. Headline-only or full-text. Results from all 25+ outlets simultaneously in a single query.

Keyword Frequency Charting

Map keyword frequency across time and sources to identify changing DPRK propaganda priorities. Chart from preset 60-day, two-year, or all-time ranges. Export charts for reports and publications.

Custom Alerts

Specify keywords, sources, and notification speed. Receive email alerts when your terms appear in DPRK state media. Ideal for journalists, compliance teams, and government monitoring desks.

Archive Depth

Text archives from 1996. TV archives to 2017. 25+ outlets including KCNA, Rodong Sinmun, Pyongyang Times, Uriminzokkiri, and multiple periodicals.

How our clients use it

Use cases by sector

Government / Military	Instant access to archived DPRK official statements on bilateral issues. Custom alerts on policy announcements and military messaging. Track how official positions on specific topics have evolved over years. KCTV archive for visual intelligence on state events.
Intelligence Analysis	Keyword frequency charting to identify shifts in DPRK propaganda priorities — early signals of policy or operational change. Cross-reference media mentions with Leadership Tracker profiles and event timelines.
Corporate / Finance	Alerts on DPRK media mentions of companies, individuals, or commodities relevant to compliance screening. Track official economic narrative for context in sanctions due diligence. Source documentation for compliance records.
News / Media	Fastest full-text search in the field for breaking story background. Retrieve the precise DPRK statement or broadcast for any topic, any date. Set alerts for terms you’re actively monitoring. Stable permalinks for citation in published work.
Research / Academia	Primary source archive for longitudinal research on North Korean politics, economics, and foreign policy. Keyword frequency charting as a quantitative methodology for propaganda and messaging analysis. Citeable, permanent URLs that won’t go dark. Full archive depth to 1996 for historical research.
NGO	Monitor official DPRK statements on humanitarian issues, aid, and civilian welfare. Track regime messaging in program areas for operational context. Background research for donor briefings and advocacy materials.