Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Tour company in talks to send Russian children to summer camp in North Korea
Trip to Songdowon on east coast could take place as early as July, in what would be first since before pandemic
May 24, 2024
State media review: Kim Jong Un lays rose at grave of mentor who backed his rule
An in-depth analysis of official’s death anniversary, criticism of US weapons in Gaza and a Russian delegation's arrival
May 23, 2024
How North Korean cybercrime has laid bare vulnerabilities in ROK defenses
Experts say there’s no foolproof solution to evolving threats but underscore dangers of a complacent South Korean public
May 22, 2024
South Korea cracks down on viral North Korean song praising Kim Jong Un
Ban on ‘Friendly Father’ music video under Cold War-era law is excessive and undermines democratic freedoms, experts say
May 21, 2024
North Korean store hawks new fireworks modeled on its mightiest missile
Fireworks based on Hwasong-17 ICBM seek to capitalize on people’s pride in weapon capable of striking US, expert says
May 20, 2024
World Cup qualifier in North Korea scrapped again; DPRK to face Syria in Laos
Relocation marks third time a match has been moved from Pyongyang this year and could hurt DPRK’s chances of advancing
May 20, 2024
North Korea’s U-17 women’s soccer team qualifies for World Cup with dominant run
Blowout of South Korea and 1-0 victory over China set stage for face off against Japan in Asian Cup final
May 17, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams Kiwis’ ‘provocative’ sanctions monitoring
An in-depth analysis of criticism toward US allies, praise for youth laborers, a tourney for ‘golf addicts’ and more
May 16, 2024
North Korea displays Marx and Lenin portraits for first time in over decade
Portraits visible during Kim Jong Un’s visit to new cadre school appear to underscore renewed emphasis on communism
May 16, 2024
How North Korea uses feature films as a social weapon – Ep. 342
Benjamin Joinau discusses his database of some 800 DPRK movies and what we can learn from the country’s cinema
May 15, 2024
