Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un sacks vice premier while praising ‘reliable revolutionaries’
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the removal of a senior official to Youth League celebrations
January 23, 2026
Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Scholar explores the Soviet Union’s influence on Korean in the DPRK, profanity on state TV and more
January 22, 2026
Ask a North Korean: What are school vacations like in the DPRK?
Students get time off in summer and winter, but requirements to collect scraps and even feces means they can’t relax
North Korea’s youth outreach, Party Congress signals and prison demolition
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses Kim Jong Un’s stark message to young people and when to expect the 9th congress
January 20, 2026
South Korean man claims he sent drones to North, prompting calls for probe
ROK ruling party stresses need to ensure border safety after man says he sought to measure radiation levels
January 19, 2026
RFA to resume operations in South Korea, paving way for broadcasts to North
Broadcaster’s planned return comes amid expectations for new US funding, after Trump cuts forced half-year suspension
January 19, 2026
How North Korea gave citizens a one-sided view of alleged ROK drone intrusions
A recap of everything in state media this week, from partial coverage of drone news to Kim Jong Un’s reduced visibility
January 16, 2026
What a hit ROK film gets right — and wrong — about Christianity in North Korea
Defectors say ‘Choir of God’ misrepresents life in the DPRK but draws attention to the reality of religious persecution
January 15, 2026
Russia raises quota for North Korean students eligible for free college
70% on-year increase comes as Russia brings in thousands of DPRK nationals on student visas to work illegally
January 14, 2026
How anyone can now read North Korea’s party newspaper at a library in Seoul
NK News visited the National Library to see how officials are opening access to media long viewed as ‘anti-state’
January 13, 2026
