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r/pyongyang — the lore, decoded

Best korea forever: jong un worship meets deadpan propaganda theatre.

A 15-year-old satirical subreddit that roleplays as North Korean state media with unnerving commitment to the bit. Posts read like genuine DPRK propaganda, anchored by recurring memes: 'best korea,' 'jong un,' 'comrade,' and 'juche' worship. The community's lore has shifted across eras: early years favored 'glorious leader,' the 2012-2014 peak centered on Kim Jong-un's ascendancy, and recent years evolved toward 'wisdom of' and 'the respected comrade.' What makes it work is the format and tone never break character, leaving outsiders genuinely uncertain whether posts are sincere or satirical.

Signature lore of r/pyongyang

• Hailing Ritual
• Dennis Rodman, Hero of the DPRK
• Best Korea Superlative
• Said It Before, Will Say It Again
• Kim Will Prophecy
• Weeping Ritual
• Mock-Loyalist Outrage

Key moments

• DPRK Succeeds in Satellite Launch
• Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Chonji Lubricant Factory
• National Meeting Marks 73rd Birth Anniversary of Kim Jong Il
• Kim Jong Un Gives Field Guidance to Newly-Built Fish Meal Fodder Factory
• Kim Jong Un Pays a Visit to Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm
• Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un inspects Pyongyang General Hospital under construction
• Kim Jong Un visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun to pay homage to great leaders
• First Triplets Born in DPRK This Year