This special long-form documentary brings together eight decades of archival imagery from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — from liberation in 1945 to the present day.

All footage has been carefully organised, and presented in chronological order to offer a clear, engaging visual journey through the country’s modern history.

Across 80 minutes, we follow the founding of the DPRK, the development of an independent people-centred state, the country’s reconstruction, industrial and agricultural achievements, major cultural events, scientific and technological milestones, and the continued progress of the Korean people under the banner of self-reliance, sovereignty, and national revival.

This compilation is designed as an accessible visual reference — ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding how the DPRK presents its own history through official film and newsreel materials. All context, terminology, and periodisation follow the DPRK’s official historical narrative.