Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un tells kids to ‘shoulder future’ of North Korea at mass gathering
Leader’s speech to Children’s Union underscores focus on cultivating next generation of supporters for his rule
June 8, 2026
North Korea lauds Kim Jong Un’s ‘fatherly’ care for kids on Children’s Day
A recap of everything in state media this week, from buildup to Children’s Union jubilee to rain warnings and Xi visit
June 5, 2026
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans read Shakespeare?
A defector writes about majoring in literature and discovering the freedom of interpreting poems in unapproved ways
North Korea gives a hero’s welcome to victorious women’s soccer squad
A recap of everything in state media this week, from sports patriotism and rice transplanting to talks with Singapore
May 29, 2026
North Korean showroom selling Lexus, Mercedes luxury cars for up to $250K
NK Pro confirms recent models on display despite sanctions on vehicle imports, often at double the international price
May 28, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns
May 27, 2026
North Korea bans smoking while driving, jaywalking, walking pets without collar
State TV report on revisions to traffic law may reflect growing problems from boom in private car ownership
May 26, 2026
North Korean soccer team defeats Japan to win women’s championship
DPRK media hails victory in ‘battle’ against Tokyo-based team but makes no mention of match location in South Korea
May 25, 2026
North Korea’s chance to win $1 million soccer prize may come with caveats
Prize winnings in sports are 'more complicated' to identify and occupy a 'gray area' in sanctions, experts said
May 22, 2026
North Korea touts Tanchon power project and women’s soccer successes
A recap of everything in state media this week, from new hydropower capacity to sports victories
May 22, 2026
