Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un pushes propaganda overhaul as North Korea begins fall harvest
A recap of everything in state media this week, from missile tests and ideological work to farming drive and sports wins
September 25, 2026
Settling in Seoul: How university helped me find my place in South Korea
A North Korean escapee reflects on struggles, friendships and how higher education changed the way she saw society.
North Korea wins its first gold, silver and bronze medals of 2026 Asian Games
Weightlifter Ri Song Gum makes history with third straight gold, and the DPRK earns its first-ever soft tennis medals
September 23, 2026
Russia’s Kursk to boost tourism at combat sites of North Korean soldiers
Kursk Gov. Alexander Khinshtein plans to turn underground command posts used by DPRK soldiers into tourism attractions
September 22, 2026
North and South Korea battle to 1-1 draw in Asian Games women’s soccer clash
A rivalry marked by lopsided results produced a closely fought contest, with both teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
September 21, 2026
North Korea’s propagandists aren’t keeping up with societal changes, Kim says
The North Korean leader called for a more aggressive campaign at a workshop for the DPRK’s propagandists.
September 21, 2026
North Korea hides missile launch from civilian populace as officials lambast US
A recap of everything in state media this week, from officials’ public criticism of the US to missing missile reports
September 18, 2026
French novelist traces Korean history through a North Korean spy
Juliette Morillot’s ‘Entre la terre et le sang’ moves across decades from Kaesong, Jeju, Japan and Pyongyang.
September 18, 2026
North Korea bars Western, Chinese visitors from Pyongyang trade fair: sources
Apparent Ebola-related restriction comes months after Pyongyang allowed foreigners to its spring fair
September 16, 2026
North Korea kicks off Asian Games with 10-0 women’s soccer win
Bangladesh failed to register a single shot during the match, as opposed to the DPRK’s 21 attempts.
September 15, 2026
