Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks
April 20, 2023
Kim Jong Un opens first stage of 10,000-home construction project in Pyongyang
Ceremony to mark Kim Il Sung’s birthday comes amid uneven progress on high-profile efforts to improve housing
April 17, 2023
North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter
DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl
April 14, 2023
State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
An in-depth analysis of a new productivity campaign, law on scientific experts, Xi’s message to Kim Jong Un and more
April 13, 2023
Music by ‘Queen of K-pop’ features in new North Korean propaganda vlog
Tourism video targeting Chinese viewers uses BoA track despite DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media
April 12, 2023
North Korea says ‘virgin girl soldier’ died for Kim Jong Un at construction site
State media praises 18-year-old for following leader’s orders and rejecting rest after ‘emergency surgery'
April 10, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids show loyalty to state by walking 215 miles
An in-depth analysis of children’s cross-country pilgrimage, a new school year and the DPRK’s latest Cheonan denial
April 6, 2023
North Korea continues crackdown on foreign music, outside information, and porn
Fans of K-pop and other South Korean content continue to risk life imprisonment and hard labor, new law shows
April 6, 2023
Disappearing act: North Korea digitally scrubs lead actor from popular TV series
Digital recasting of Choe Ung Chol after 20 years may have been triggered by romantic escapades and political missteps
April 5, 2023
North Korea demands ‘new and fresh’ propaganda to inspire total obedience
At state propagandists conference, authorities call for stronger ‘ideological weapon’ to fight unapproved beliefs
April 5, 2023
