Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Violent new North Korean film depicting attempt to kill leader airs on state TV
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’ continues trend of racy, Hollywood-style content aimed at appealing to young people
January 8, 2026
North Korea in 2026: Why Kim Jong Un will bet on Putin, but still court Trump
NK Pro predicts what Pyongyang will prioritize in the year ahead, from drones and nuclear power to the war in Ukraine
January 7, 2026
Playing dictator: Why a Kim Jong Un lookalike says his act isn’t just a joke
Howard X shares how lampooning North Korea’s leader has linked his life to global geopolitics, from Ukraine to Hong Kong
January 7, 2026
Police accuse North Korean defector of killing brother for insurance money
Woman in her 50s to be referred to prosecutors over alleged murder in Busan, reportedly driven by financial hardship
January 7, 2026
What North Korea’s 2026 calendar reveals about its plans for the year ahead
Lack of major anniversaries suggests events, including military parade, will be front-loaded around Ninth Party Congress
January 6, 2026
North Korea welcomes new year by extolling Kim Jong Un’s achievements in 2025
An in-depth analysis of leadership worship, New Year’s celebrations, irrigation improvements and an education app
January 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to past leaders’ mausoleum for the first time
New Year’s appearance alongside her parents presents family image rather than positioning her as successor, expert says
January 2, 2026
Yong Ja Hong: How sports and athletics play into North Korean statecraft
North Korea researcher discusses the history of sports in the DPRK and how politics plays a role in its popularity
January 1, 2026
Easing controls on North Korean media is long overdue. But it’s still risky.
While reading the Rodong Sinmun won’t turn South Koreans into communists, Seoul will need to be wary of disinformation
January 1, 2026
1500 war dead, 25 delegations, no ICBMs: North Korea’s bloody 2025 in numbers
Data shows Russia ties once again led the way, even as the DPRK strengthened cooperation with other players
December 31, 2025
