Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in
April 9, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises
April 8, 2025
Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang
But expert says flight was unlikely related to Pyongyang marathon, instead suggesting it carried businesspeople, workers
April 7, 2025
Pyongyang marathon returns after 6-year hiatus with hundred of foreign athletes
Sporting event marked first time non-Russian tourists were allowed to visit the capital city since before the pandemic
April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project
April 4, 2025
North Korean students kitted out with supplies as new academic year commences
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s education policies, the DPRK’s first wildfire emergency alert and sporting success
April 4, 2025
North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office
Kim Il Sung University considering Novosibirsk office to strengthen academic ties as humanitarian exchanges continue
April 3, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
April 2, 2025
Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea
‘Tsoi is Dead’ plunges viewers into a surreal version of Pyongyang, telling the story of a boy’s rock ‘n roll rebellion
April 2, 2025
North Korea holds first national training event for children’s union instructors
Workshop was aimed at ensuring young people grow up loyal to regime and follows rare meeting of neighborhood unit heads
March 31, 2025
