Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Tuning into mystery: Border trip uncovers obscure TV broadcast into North Korea
Receivers can pick up South Korean programs that air on rare frequency, part of apparent effort to get info into DPRK
July 13, 2023
North Korean threats over US planes, DPRK internet access and more – Ep. 297
Bada Nam discusses why North Koreans are digital ‘hostages’ and how even elites have a hard time surfing the web
July 12, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What did state propaganda teach you about love?
While praising sacrificial love between comrades, schools discourage romance and treat it as taboo
State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages
An in-depth review of Cabinet meetings on economy, water-logged cities and ‘random’ fashion sins
July 6, 2023
Ask a North Korean: Why are there so many farms raising the slippery loach fish?
The mudfish is a key income source for many, but the state promotes such aquaculture even in ill-suited environments
North Korea in June 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
July 3, 2023
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change
July 3, 2023
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions
June 30, 2023
State media review: North Korea warns that a hard rain’s a-gonna fall
An in-depth review of the start of monsoon season, a shoe factory visit, renovating a China-DPRK monument and more
June 29, 2023
Settling in Seoul: How have you changed 10 years after escaping North Korea?
Without friends or family, one defector reached a breaking point before resolving to build a life he could be proud of
