Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea says 800,000 youth join military to ‘wipe out’ the US and ROK
Apparent escalation comes days after nuclear missile test as DPRK accuses allies of ‘crossing a line’
March 18, 2023
Ask a North Korean: How did you learn to use a computer?
Schools provide limited computer education to most students, and buying one requires submitting to strict state controls
State media review: North Korea says rusty American bombs threaten capital
An in-depth analysis of unexploded ordnance in Pyongyang, letter diplomacy with China, a new agriculture push and more
March 16, 2023
Friendship and family networks are key to getting outside info to North Koreans
Autocratic regimes atomize communities and increase suspicion, but some spaces are safer for sharing illicit info
March 13, 2023
State media review: North Korea celebrates itself as a land of gender equality
An in-depth analysis of Women’s Day celebrations, a law on cell phone use and agriculture amid a food crisis
March 9, 2023
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for 4th straight year, tour agency says
Koryo Tours cites ongoing COVID border controls for decision but says ‘great possibility’ event will be held in 2024
March 9, 2023
New TikTok channel highlights rise of North Korea content on the short-video app
‘Life in North Korea’ likely isn’t run by DPRK, but experts say regime could take advantage of platform in similar ways
March 8, 2023
Why North Korea’s state ideology appeals to some in Africa – Ep. 278
Alhassan Mamman Muhammad discusses Nigeria-DPRK ties and why he has embraced Kim Il Sung’s Juche thought
March 7, 2023
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
March 3, 2023
Settling in Seoul: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies
DPRK society insists individuals live for collective, but people in the South can explore their own interests
