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Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
More than Medvedev: Inside Russia’s huge delegation to North Korea’s parade
Lawmakers, officials and even pop stars joined events for DPRK holiday in broad show of support for Ukraine war alliance
October 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un says parades demonstrated North Korea’s military might to the world
Leader thanks participants in holiday events for service to state despite rain, stressing social conformity
October 13, 2025
Russian pop star returns to North Korea for concert celebrating Ukraine war ties
Pro-Putin singer Shaman and Russian art troupes perform for Kim Jong Un in showcase honoring fallen DPRK soldiers
October 10, 2025
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years
North Korean leader promotes benefits of eliminating political enemies in speech at 80th party anniversary celebration
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for ‘eliminating’ challenges to power in party ideology speech
North Korean leader celebrates 80th anniversary of ruling party by stressing importance of obedience to his authority
October 9, 2025
These K-pop stars are from North Korea. You’d never know it from their music.
1VERSE and BE BOYS have shied away from promoting members as ‘defector idols,’ a label that can be a double-edged sword
October 9, 2025
Built to beat the North: How DPRK soccer success changed South Korean sport
North Korea’s upset over Italy led Seoul’s spy agency to build a super-club that reimagined national soccer strategy
October 8, 2025
North Korea fashion police exhort young people to dress like socialists
An in-depth analysis of party anniversary prep, countering ‘bourgeois’ lifestyles, care for the elderly and more
October 3, 2025
Cashing in on the crown: North Korea’s foray into British royal memorabilia
Newly released archives reveal how the DPRK capitalized on a royal wedding through commemorative stamps and coins
October 3, 2025
