Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans deal with trash and recycling?
A defector writes about differences between rural and urban waste management and how some trash is treated as precious
New book details uneasy lives of North Korea’s privileged but powerless
Jieun Baek’s study of elite defectors probes fear, loyalty and the prospects for regime change in North Korea
May 22, 2026
Cheering for two Koreas: How South Koreans welcomed the North in soccer clash
Historic semifinal drew thousands of spectators, rekindling engagement hopes while critics warned against politicization
May 21, 2026
South Korean soccer team loses to North Korea 2-1 on home turf
North Korean club’s decisive 2 goals secured its place in upcoming final against Japanese team
May 20, 2026
Two Koreas, one game: How the inter-Korean rivalry plays out in women’s soccer
In landmark clash of contrasting soccer styles, North and South Korean clubs chase sporting glory over political theater
May 20, 2026
North Korean soccer team appears in rare press conference before game in South
'North Korean players are very tough and swear a lot during matches,' Suwon FC's team captain told reporters
May 19, 2026
North Korean soccer team trounces Japan to win fifth U-17 Women’s Asian Cup
Alongside soccer success, DPRK weightlifters continue dominant performance with 2nd place finish at Asian championships
May 18, 2026
North Korean women’s soccer team arrives in South for inter-Korean game
Cheer squads greeted Naegohyang players and staff, the first DPRK soccer delegation to enter South Korea in 12 years
May 17, 2026
North Korea puts rice transplanting drive front and center
A recap of everything in state media this week, from agricultural mobilization to labor union’s photos with Kim Jong Un
May 15, 2026
How North Korea recycles propaganda to engrave its messaging in people’s minds
Recycled broadcasts, songs and stories link Kim Jong Un to past leaders while reinforcing socialist ideology
May 14, 2026
