Korean Central News Agency, State news agency in Pyongyang, North Korea
The Korean Central News Agency is a news service headquartered in an office building in central Pyongyang that coordinates information distribution for North Korea. The facility manages multiple communication channels and operates liaison offices in Russia, China, Cuba, Iran, India, and Egypt.
The news service was established in December 1946 following the end of Japanese rule and took on the role of distributing official government information throughout the country. Over the decades, the organization expanded its reach by establishing foreign offices and launching digital platforms.
The agency publishes reports in Korean, English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, reaching readers across multiple continents. All content passes through state review before distribution via radio waves, cable, and the internet.
The building stands in a central district of the capital and is not open to ordinary visitors. Foreign correspondents or delegations require special permits and are typically accompanied by official guides.
Following the execution of high-ranking official Jang Song-thaek in 2013, the organization removed around 100,000 articles from its online archives. This large-scale deletion covered all mentions of the individual and reflects the way historical records are adjusted in real time.
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