Korean Central News Agency
| Company type | State-owned |
|---|---|
| Industry | News agency |
| Founded | December 5, 1946 |
| Headquarters | 1 Potonggang-dong, Potonggang District, , |
Number of locations | Many municipal offices, correspondents and bureaus in six other countries |
Area served | International |
Key people | Kim Chang-gwang (Director General) |
| Services | Media |
| Owner | Korean Central Broadcasting Committee |
Number of employees | 800 |
| Website | kcna.kp |
| Korean Central News Agency | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선중앙통신 / 조선통신사 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | 朝鮮中央通信 / 朝鮮通信社 |
| Revised Romanization | Joseon Jungangtongsin / Joseon Tongsinsa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Chungangt'ongsin / Chosŏn T'ongsinsa |
The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA; Korean: 조선중앙통신) is the state news agency of North Korea. The agency portrays the views of the North Korean government for both domestic and foreign consumption. It was established on December 5, 1946, and now features online coverage.