Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea marks Mother’s Day by praising those who raise kids for the state
An in-depth analysis of socialist maternity, Kim Jong Un’s gift to a former POW and a sports delegation to Japan
November 21, 2025
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Scholar discusses Kim Jong Il’s love of foreign cinema and the important role of film in DPRK society
November 20, 2025
North Koreans are buying cars like never before, straining Pyongyang’s limits
Relaxed rules appear to be driving an uptick in private car ownership, as a new wealthy class embraces Chinese imports
November 18, 2025
Ask a North Korean: How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?
The relatively new holiday is now a popular occasion to give gifts, while promoting the regime’s ideal of family life
North Korean scholars demand ‘thousandfold revenge’ on Japan for colonial crimes
An in-depth analysis of rejecting Tokyo’s overtures, grain sales to the state and reporting on US government shutdown
November 14, 2025
Russian, North Korean media ink deal on ‘objective coverage’ of bilateral ties
Agreements on mass media cooperation point to efforts to align messaging amid deepening cooperation over Ukraine war
November 12, 2025
New broadcasting service launches to spread outside info to North Koreans
Led by a defector, Korea Internet Studio aims to fill gap left by closure of radio programs transmitting into DPRK
November 11, 2025
North Korea trounces Netherlands to win second straight U-17 Women’s World Cup
3-0 victory caps undefeated tournament run that solidified DPRK as a women’s soccer juggernaut
November 10, 2025
North Korea’s shiny new hospital finally opens to patients after years of delays
An in-depth analysis of praise for Pyongyang General Hospital, ruling party's plenum plans and a top official’s funeral
November 7, 2025
With FIFA and Counter-Strike, a North Korean cafe levels up gaming for the elite
Photos of a glitzy new arcade reveal state-of-the-art PCs and US military-themed games, despite strict cultural controls
November 6, 2025
