Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to listen to K-pop for the first time?
People risk their lives to enjoy foreign music that explores love, memories and other themes absent from official songs
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
February 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s elite photographers spare no expense to get the best shot
Leader’s news team uses expensive and potentially sanctioned hardware, while taking pains to conceal digital footprints
February 8, 2023
Pyongyang Chronicles: ‘Why doesn’t Australia develop nuclear weapons?’
A visit to a North Korean restaurant facilitated frank discussion about racism, the Korean War and the merits of Juche
February 6, 2023
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023
February 3, 2023
North Korea enacts new laws on ‘state secrets,’ child prodigies and loan debts
New loan law may stop private investors from recouping losses caused by sanctions and COVID controls, expert says
February 3, 2023
State media review: North Korea orders young ‘volunteers’ to construction sites
An in-depth analysis of youth mobilization, forced grain donation, criticism of the UN Command and more
February 2, 2023
Cable TV channel says it was dropped over alleged pro-North Korea views
Tongil TV claims decision has put it at risk of collapse, while experts call move a loss for discourse about DPRK
February 2, 2023
North Korean leaders’ unique gifts: From a signed basketball to stuffed turtle
A new propaganda book showcases never-before-seen items that offer a window into DPRK’s relations with outside world
January 31, 2023
Why North Korea mistrusts but depends on its foreign-educated elite
Pyongyang regards most who study abroad as Manchurian candidates that are fundamentally disloyal to the Kims
January 30, 2023
