Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
State media review: North Korea slams US for supplying F-16 jets to Ukraine
An in-depth review of Russia-DPRK solidarity, an official’s delayed downfall, heavy rains and Youth Day dance parties
August 31, 2023
Big Brother lives: How North Korean organizations keep watch on citizens
Mandatory membership in one of five groups creates a network of surveillance and indoctrination that no one can evade
August 28, 2023
State media review: North Korea slams US as ‘empire of evils’ over human rights
An in-depth analysis of DPRK criticism of Security Council meeting, a new envoy to Baku, memories of axe murder and more
August 24, 2023
How soccer once gave North Korean women an equal shot at sporting glory
DPRK women have outperformed men and South Korean rivals on global stage, but COVID isolation has changed their fortunes
August 22, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What are self-criticism sessions really like?
Joshua Kim explains why citizens must criticize themselves and others and gives an example of what this looks like
State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more
August 17, 2023
North Korea’s imitation of foreign brands, from Choco Pie to Dior – Ep. 302
UniKorea staff discuss the DPRK’s copycat products, plus a tour company says DPRK will soon open its borders
August 16, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
August 10, 2023
North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon
State media says protecting statues, monuments and murals should be top priority, despite emphasizing people’s safety
August 10, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What’s different about food in North and South Korea?
Most in DPRK worry about whether they can eat rather than what, but some dishes still elicit nostalgia for defectors
