Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Film review: ‘Good News’ wrings black comedy from a bizarre flight to Pyongyang
Real-life story of hijacked plane diverted to North Korea serves as basis for indictment of ROK’s authoritarian past
October 21, 2025
The true story of Lee Seung-bok, the boy slaughtered by North Korean commandos
A failed attempt to foment revolution exemplified the intensity of Cold War struggle, and made a 9-year-old into a hero
October 21, 2025
Fanning the flames: How North Korea’s torch march stoked loyalty to the regime
Thousands of youth lit up Pyongyang with slogans for torchlight gala, a visual spectacle that enforced social conformity
October 20, 2025
Book review: Stories from North and South Korea confront specter of ‘US empire’
Anchored by DPRK war tales, ‘Islands Ablaze’ explores Koreans who resist evil Yankees, or seek to benefit from US power
October 17, 2025
Kim, nukes and a giant rice man: The propaganda of North Korea’s float parade
New portrait of leader headlines lighthearted celebration of socialism, from the latest slogans to dancing potatoes
October 17, 2025
North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
October 17, 2025
Bloody letters, violent art: Russia’s new tribute to North Korea war ties
History exhibition in Moscow embraces DPRK propaganda linking cooperation against Ukraine to fight with colonial Japan
October 16, 2025
North Korean weightlifters get star treatment after record-breaking performance
DPRK athletes win five golds at World Championships in Norway, continuing dominant run since return to global stage
October 15, 2025
Russian pop star Shaman remixes propaganda for paean to ‘Comrade Kim Jong Un’
‘The Sun of Korea’ depicts North Korean leader marching at the vanguard, while praising allies’ war-forged friendship
October 15, 2025
North Korean state TV airs a hit song by American pop icon Bruno Mars
Snippet of ‘It Will Rain’ appears in coverage of Russian figure skating routine, despite official ban on foreign media
October 14, 2025
