Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
State media review: Kim Jong Un stays silent at North Korean party meeting
An in-depth review of the lack of leader speech, new plenum posters, diplomatic ties with South Sudan and more
June 22, 2023
The problem with State Department reports on religious freedom in North Korea
Narrow research obscures fact that more citizens are exposed to religion, feeding into pessimism about the situation
June 22, 2023
How North Korea embraced an obscure religion as a tool for Korean unification
Kim Il Sung praised Chondoism as a patriotic and native faith, allowing it to flourish relative to other religions
June 21, 2023
Book review: An African woman’s memoir of privilege and identity in North Korea
‘Black Girl from Pyongyang’ documents the fascinating story of Monica Macias, a dictator’s daughter who grew up in DPRK
June 19, 2023
North Korean author calls for US publisher to respect copyright for his novel
In interview, Paek Nam Ryong says publisher did not inform him of plans to release English translation in 2020
June 16, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un vows to ‘hold hands’ with Putin to defend peace
An in-depth review of Kim’s letter for Russia Day, praise for a self-sacrificing nurse, no reports on plenum and more
June 15, 2023
Ask a North Korean: How has DPRK society progressed over the years?
Private markets have introduced new perspectives, but the dictatorship means few place much stock on social progress
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult
June 12, 2023
Ask a North Korean: Do teenagers deal with issues like bullying and drug use?
Juvenile delinquency appears far less common than in other countries, but this doesn’t mean DPRK youth have it better
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more
June 8, 2023
