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Documentary films
Documentary films
Our Construction
Our Construction
Year: 1946
Subject: Rally in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the March First Uprising
Quality rating: Good
Notes: First documentary film ever produced in North Korea. Due to a lack of equipment, no audio was recorded for this film.
Length: 14:54
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Soviet Documentary Film on Collective Farming in Korea
Soviet Documentary Film on Collective Farming in Korea
Year: 1946
Subject: Agriculture in post-liberation Soviet influenced regions of Korea
Quality rating: Good
Notes: Produced by the Soviet Union
Length: 24:57
The People's Army
The People's Army
Year: March 1948
Subject: Commemoration (in 1948) of the foundation of the People's Army
Quality rating: Fair
Notes: None
Length: 15:17
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
8.15 (August 15)
8.15 (August 15)
Year: April 1948
Subject: Commemoration (in 1947) of the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule
Quality rating: Fair
Notes: None
Length: 10:59
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
The Second World Festival of Youth and Students
The Second World Festival of Youth and Students
Year: 1949
Subject: The 1949 Hungary Second World Festival of Youth and Students
Quality rating: Good
Notes: None
Length: 4:22
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Call to the World
Call to the World
Year: 1950
Subject: The Korean War
Quality rating: Fair
Notes: Graphic images are present
Length: 17:36
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
U.S. Germ Warfare in Korea
U.S. Germ Warfare in Korea
Year: 1952
Subject: Accusation of USA for biological warfare usage during Korean War
Quality rating: Fair
Notes: Graphic images are present
Length: 21:46
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Czech Documentary Film on Hospitals in North Korea
Czech Documentary Film on Hospitals in North Korea
Year: 1954
Subject: Hospitals in North Korea
Quality rating: Good
Notes: Produced by Czechoslovakia
Length: 11:36
Rise of Pyongyang
Rise of Pyongyang
Year: 1958
Subject: The reconstruction of Pyongyang after the Korean War
Quality rating: Fair
Notes: One of the rare colour films made in that era
Length: 42:37
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Panmunjom
Panmunjom
Year: 1961
Subject: The DMZ and Panmunjom
Quality rating: Bad-Fair
Notes:Â
Length: 12:22
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
The Pueblo Incident - Analysis of the North Korean Evidence
The Pueblo Incident - Analysis of the North Korean Evidence
Year: 1968
Subject: The U.S.S Pueblo Incident and capture
Quality rating: Good
Notes: Produced by the U.S. Navy. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 28:14
The Leader is Always with Us
The Leader is Always with Us
Year: 1969
Subject: Kim Il Sung
Quality rating: Fair recording, high quality capture
Notes: None
Length: 1:10:57
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
The Leader who Prevented Impacts from a Cold Front and Provided a Prosperous Year - Our Great President (1977)
The Leader who Prevented Impacts from a Cold Front and Provided a Prosperous Year - Our Great President (1977)
Year: 1977
Subject: Kim Il Sung's work in agriculture
Quality rating: Poor recording, high quality capture
Notes: None
Length: 58:11
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Panmunjom (1984)
Panmunjom (1984)
Year: 1984
Subject: The DMZ
Quality rating: Poor for 1984.
Notes: None
Length: 18:45
Hungarian Documentary Film on Daily Life in North Korea (1987)
Hungarian Documentary Film on Daily Life in North Korea (1987)
Year: 1987
Subject: North Korean life in 1987, short historical summary
Quality rating: Good
Notes: None
Length: 9:18
Documentary film series - Complete and Incomplete
Documentary film series - Complete and Incomplete
The War of Justice Part 1
The War of Justice Part 1
Year: 1951
Subject: The Korean War
Quality rating: Good
Notes: Graphic images are present
Length: 37:02
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Long Live the Banner of the Republic Part 2
Long Live the Banner of the Republic Part 2
Year: 1963
Subject: Life and current events in North Korea
Quality rating: Low
Notes: None
Length: 29:49
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Newsreels
Newsreels
Newsreel series « Korea Times »
Newsreel series « Korea Times »
« Korea Times » May 1947
« Korea Times » May 1947
Year: 1947
Subject: Current events
Notes: Missing beginning title
Length: 8:46
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 2
« Korea Times » No. 2
Year: 1948
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 8:22
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 3
« Korea Times » No. 3
Year: 1948
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 10:03
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » February 1949
« Korea Times » February 1949
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 6:15
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 11
« Korea Times » No. 11
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 9:32
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 16
« Korea Times » No. 16
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 10:32
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 21
« Korea Times » No. 21
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 10:25
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » No. 25
« Korea Times » No. 25
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 9:32
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » Special Report No. 6
« Korea Times » Special Report No. 6
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 10:37
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » Special Report No. 8
« Korea Times » Special Report No. 8
Year: 1949
Subject: Current events
Notes: None
Length: 18:14
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
« Korea Times » Unknown edition
« Korea Times » Unknown edition
Year: 1948
Subject: Current events
Notes: Titles with the edition number is missing.
Length: 10:35
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Newsreel series « Combat Bulletin »
Newsreel series « Combat Bulletin »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 101 - « Battle for Time »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 101 - « Battle for Time »
Year: 1950
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 28:59
« Combat Bulletin » No. 102 - « Turning the Tide »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 102 - « Turning the Tide »
Year: 1950
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 20:45
« Combat Bulletin » No. 103 - « U.N. Offensive »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 103 - « U.N. Offensive »
Year: 1950
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 20:45
« Combat Bulletin » No. 104 - « Chinese Reds Enter War »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 104 - « Chinese Reds Enter War »
Year: 1950
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 20:28
« Combat Bulletin » No. 105 - « U.N. Forces Escape Trap »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 105 - « U.N. Forces Escape Trap »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 16:24
« Combat Bulletin » No. 106 - « U.N. Forces Consolidate Below 38th Parallel »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 106 - « U.N. Forces Consolidate Below 38th Parallel »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 20:35
« Combat Bulletin » No. 107 - « U.N. Forces Move North »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 107 - « U.N. Forces Move North »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 17:23
« Combat Bulletin » No. 108 - « U.N. Offensive Continues »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 108 - « U.N. Offensive Continues »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 17:35
« Combat Bulletin » No. 109 - « U.N. Forces Cross 38th Parallel »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 109 - « U.N. Forces Cross 38th Parallel »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 19:28
« Combat Bulletin » No. 110 - « Reds Launch Spring Offensive »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 110 - « Reds Launch Spring Offensive »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 15:24
« Combat Bulletin » No. 111 - « U.N. Counterattack »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 111 - « U.N. Counterattack »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 16:28
« Combat Bulletin » No. 112 - « Korean Cease-Fire Talks »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 112 - « Korean Cease-Fire Talks »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 18:21
« Combat Bulletin » No. 113 - « Stalemate in Korea »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 113 - « Stalemate in Korea »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 18:21
« Combat Bulletin » No. 114 - « The Captured Enemy »
« Combat Bulletin » No. 114 - « The Captured Enemy »
Year: 1951
Subject: Korean War
Notes: Produced by the US Army. To view this file, you must download it as we used the OGV format to preserve quality.
Length: 14:14
Other Newsreels
Other Newsreels
CBS Film Report on North Korea
CBS Film Report on North Korea
Year: 1970
Subject: Life in North Korea
Notes: Broadcasted on January 26, 1960
Length: 5:24
Chronicle of Our Days
Chronicle of Our Days
Year: 1989
Subject: The 13th World Festival of Youth and Students
Notes:Â
Length: 9:11
Historical audio
Historical audio
The Song of General Kim Il Sung
The Song of General Kim Il Sung
Year: 1950
Origin: Vinyl record
Notes: None
Length: 1:51
Kim Il Sung's Address for the New Year 1950
Kim Il Sung's Address for the New Year 1950
Year: 1950
Origin: Radio broadcast of the address
Notes: None
Length: 8:54
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Kim Il Sung's Speech "Go All Out Victory in the War" - June 25, 1950
Kim Il Sung's Speech "Go All Out Victory in the War" - June 25, 1950
Year: 1950
Origin: Radio broadcast of the speech
Notes: None
Length: 17:39
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Kim Il Sung's Speech "Repel the US Imperialist Invasion" - July 8, 1950
Kim Il Sung's Speech "Repel the US Imperialist Invasion" - July 8, 1950
Year: 1950
Origin: Radio broadcast of the speech
Notes: None
Length: 21:21
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Kim Il Sung's Address for the New Year 1958
Kim Il Sung's Address for the New Year 1958
Year: 1958
Origin: Radio broadcast of the address
Notes: None
Length: 11:28
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Partial Speech given by Kim Il Sung for the 5th WPK Congress on November 2, 1970
Partial Speech given by Kim Il Sung for the 5th WPK Congress on November 2, 1970
Year: 1970
Origin: Partial recording of AM radio broadcast
Notes: Since the original piece is a recording, archive images were added for the viewer's enjoyment.
Length: 1:07:44
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Complete Speech given by Kim Il Sung for the 5th WPK Congress on November 2, 1970
Complete Speech given by Kim Il Sung for the 5th WPK Congress on November 2, 1970
Year: 1970
Origin: Recordings of AM radio broadcasts
Notes: Since the original piece is a recording, archive images were added for the viewer's enjoyment.
Length: 5:21:02
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Historical footage
Historical footage
Parade for the Celebration of Liberation Day
Parade for the Celebration of Liberation Day
Year: 1948
Origin: Bulgarian newsreel
Notes: Noticeable audio issues
Length: 01:30
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Kim Il Sung's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Kim Il Sung's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 03:45
Kim Ku's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Kim Ku's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 01:02
Pak Hon Yong's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Pak Hon Yong's Speech at the North-South Joint Conference
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 01:53
National Anthem 'Auld Lang Syne' Played at the North-South Joint Conference
National Anthem 'Auld Lang Syne' Played at the North-South Joint Conference
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 00:27
National Anthem 'Auld Lang Syne' Played at the Founding Ceremony of the Korean People's Army
National Anthem 'Auld Lang Syne' Played at the Founding Ceremony of the Korean People's Army
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 00:58
Kim Il Sung's Speech Commemorating the Foundation of the Korean People's Army
Kim Il Sung's Speech Commemorating the Foundation of the Korean People's Army
Year: 1948
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 03:18
Ho Hon's Speech at the Foundation Convention of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of Korea
Ho Hon's Speech at the Foundation Convention of the Democratic Front for the Reunification of Korea
Year: 1949
Origin: Unknown
Notes: n/a
Length: 01:32
Ceremony for the Celebration of Liberation Day
Ceremony for the Celebration of Liberation Day
Year: 1950
Origin: Bulgarian newsreel
Notes: Minor audio issues
Length: 02:54
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Radio Broadcast of the Korean People's Army Announcing the Capture of Seoul
Radio Broadcast of the Korean People's Army Announcing the Capture of Seoul
Year: 1950
Origin: South Korean TV programme
Notes: n/a
Length: 00:47
Capture of Pyongyang by United Nations Forces
Capture of Pyongyang by United Nations Forces
Year: 1950
Origin: South Korean TV programme
Notes: n/a
Length: 00:25
Korean War Footage, Bundle 4
Korean War Footage, Bundle 4
Year: 1951
Origin: American newsreel
Notes: List of contents:
The retread of U.N. Forces after the counterattack from China
The walk of thousands of U.N. Forces and their POWs
Evacuation of wounded soldiers by air
The evacuation of Hungnam
US President Truman declares state of emergency in the US to optimize war production
Chinese General Wu visits the U.N. to denounces the accusations made against China
General Wu leaves for China
Length: 06:17
Korean War Footage, Bundle 3
Korean War Footage, Bundle 3
Year: 1951
Origin: American newsreel
Notes: List of contents:
The U.N. condemns the implication of China in the Korean War
Limited offensive of U.N. Forces against weakened Chinese troops
Length: 01:37
Korean War Footage, Bundle 2
Korean War Footage, Bundle 2
Year: 1952
Origin: American newsreel
Notes: List of contents:
U.N. Forces move towards Seoul during winter
Distribution of supplies by planes sent from Japan
Work of the U.S.S Missouri against posts on the East Coast of Korea
Pursuit of retreating Chinese troops
Life of GIs on the front
Visit of General MacArthur in Korea
Blood and plasma collections by the U.S. Red Cross
Length: 04:17
Activities of the Korean People's Army
Activities of the Korean People's Army
Year: 1953
Origin: Bulgarian newsreel
Notes: No audio
Length: 02:34
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Korean War Footage, Bundle 1
Korean War Footage, Bundle 1
Year: 1953
Origin: American newsreel
Notes: List of contents:
Neutral Indian troops arrive in Korea
Chinese and Korean POWs refuse to return home
A school and church built by US Amry soldiers are opened
US Paratroopers conduct exercises
The Eisenhower son returns home from war
A US General kept as POW returns home
United Kingdom troops arrive by ship in Southampton
Length: 02:10
Parade for the 20th Anniversary of the Founding of the DPRK
Parade for the 20th Anniversary of the Founding of the DPRK
Year: 1968
Origin: Bulgarian newsreel
Notes: None
Length: 00:48
Part of the North Korea Media Archive Collection
Report on anniversary of the Panmunjom DMZ Axe Attacks
Report on anniversary of the Panmunjom DMZ Axe Attacks
Year: 1976 and 1990s
Origin: American Forces News
Notes: Includes both original footage of the incident and of a news report on its anniversary
Length: 10:10
Report on the firefight between KPA and ROK after the defection of a Soviet Citizen
Report on the firefight between KPA and ROK after the defection of a Soviet Citizen
Year: 1984
Origin: American Forces Network
Notes: n/a
Length: 3:08
Return of two North Korean sailors adrift in ROK waters
Return of two North Korean sailors adrift in ROK waters
Year: 1990s
Origin: American Forces Network
Notes: n/a
Length: 1:58
KBS Report on Jimmy Carter's Meeting with Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang
KBS Report on Jimmy Carter's Meeting with Kim Il Sung in Pyongyang
Year: 1994
Origin: Korean Broadcasting System
Notes: n/a
Length: 2:05
North Korea returns remains of Korean War KIA US Soldiers
North Korea returns remains of Korean War KIA US Soldiers
Year: 1990s
Origin: American Forces News
Notes: n/a
Length: 19:24
United Nations returns bodies of North Korean Submarine Commandos
United Nations returns bodies of North Korean Submarine Commandos
Year: 1996
Origin: American Forces News
Notes: n/a
Length: 28:34
Return of a North Korean soldier who accidentaly crossed the DMZ
Return of a North Korean soldier who accidentaly crossed the DMZ
Year: 1996
Origin: American Forces Network
Notes: n/a
Length: 1:44
News report of famine relief sent to North Korea
News report of famine relief sent to North Korea
Year: 1997
Origin: American Forces News
Notes: n/a
Length: 2:30
Announcements and broadcasts of Kim Jong Il's death made by KCTV on December 19, 2011
Announcements and broadcasts of Kim Jong Il's death made by KCTV on December 19, 2011
Year: 2011
Origin: Korean Central Television (KCTV)
Notes: Compilation of annoucements and footage of mourning
Length: 1:36:50
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