Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea hides missile launch from civilian populace as officials lambast US
A recap of everything in state media this week, from officials’ public criticism of the US to missing missile reports
September 18, 2026
French novelist traces Korean history through a North Korean spy
Juliette Morillot’s ‘Entre la terre et le sang’ moves across decades from Kaesong, Jeju, Japan and Pyongyang.
September 18, 2026
North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources
Apparent Ebola-related restriction comes months after Pyongyang allowed foreigners to its spring fair
September 16, 2026
North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
Bangladesh failed to register a single shot during the match, as opposed to the DPRK’s 21 attempts.
September 15, 2026
North Korea still closed to private car travel after bridge opening with Russia
Russian tourism association says travelers will have to rely on organized bus tours set to open by the end of 2026
September 14, 2026
Korean language becoming increasingly different between North, South Korea
Of the 213,771 words that were in North and South Korean dictionaries in 2007, 8.8% of them are now spelled differently.
September 11, 2026
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort winds down another short summer season
Authorities dangle trips as reward for exceeding quotas, making destination unreachable for most citizens
September 11, 2026
Kim Jong Un dominates founding anniversary coverage as media mutes US criticism
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Kang Kon destroyer deployment to the Asian Games plans
September 11, 2026
Kim Jong Un thanks troops deployed to Russia in founding anniversary ceremony
This marks the second consecutive year that the regime has held an oath-taking ceremony led by Kim at the same venue.
September 10, 2026
North Korean defectors urge media not to identify their status in crime reports
An activist alleged some news organizations identified suspects as North Korean defectors to sensationalize the incident
September 8, 2026
