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Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea praises medical students for donating own skin to infant burn victim
An in-depth analysis of a ‘touching’ health care tale, criticism of B-52 drill, enemy wreckage and a hagiographic play
July 18, 2025
How North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega-resort wowed its first Russian guests
In interview, tourist who joined first package trip reports sumptuous meals, endless beaches and eerily good service
July 17, 2025
RFA broadcasts targeting North Koreans go radio silent after Trump cuts
US-funded outlet confirms suspension of Korean radio channel and news reporting as it fights to sustain operations
July 17, 2025
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games
July 15, 2025
North Korea’s Mount Kumgang recognized as UNESCO World Heritage site
UN body cites mountain’s natural beauty and Buddhist history as basis for DPRK’s third inscription
July 14, 2025
Lavrov arrives at Wonsan resort, ahead of ‘strategic dialogue’ with Pyongyang
Arriving Friday, the Russian envoy was given a modest welcome as Russian officials released rare photos of beach resort
July 12, 2025
Ask A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea
Rose shares her experience dealing with ‘inminban’ and the role they play in the lives of everyday North Koreans
Kim Jong Un leads commemoration of founding leader’s death anniversary
An in-depth analysis of tributes for Kim Il Sung, post plenum planning, heatwave warnings and sporting successes
July 11, 2025
Crypto scam led by North Korean defector hits fellow escapees in South Korea
Suspect allegedly defrauded over 20 investors in a scheme that caused losses of some 1 billion won
July 10, 2025
Shinyoung Kwon: Authoritarian roots of North Korea’s neighborhood associations
The author unpacks history, politics of inminban, exploring how intimate community life was co-opted for state control
July 10, 2025
