North Korean state media has criticized the Trump administration’s response to ongoing immigration protests in Los Angeles, framing the situation as evidence of social unrest and imperialist oppression within the United States.
On Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published a brief report describing the protests as a reaction against “unjust immigration policies.” The article noted that the U.S. government, under the guise of “restoring order,” has deployed the National Guard to suppress demonstrators.
According to the report, law enforcement has responded with heavy-handed tactics, including tear gas, yet protest numbers continue to swell. The article also claimed that protesters resisted by throwing stones and red pepper powder during street demonstrations.
This coverage appeared not only on KCNA but also on the final pages of key North Korean publications, Rodong Sinmun and Minju Joson, which are aimed at domestic readers.
Hong Min, senior research fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification, told NK News that the North Korean media’s portrayal intends to depict the U.S. as a powerful but internally troubled imperialist nation. While highlighting systemic flaws, the media currently opts for a factual tone given the uncertainty surrounding the protests.
The protests erupted after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 44 immigrants and residents in Los Angeles County last Friday. The raids sparked widespread demonstrations, prompting the deployment of the National Guard and Marines, along with a partial curfew imposed by the Los Angeles mayor in affected areas.
North Korean state media has previously spotlighted various U.S. crises—such as wildfires and gun violence—to emphasize American instability. The ongoing immigration protests are expected to be further leveraged as proof of societal breakdown, contrasting with North Korea’s portrayal of order and stability under Kim Jong Un’s leadership.
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