Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Book review: Japanese scholars shed light on North Korean politics and culture
Keio University book offers a meticulously researched look at the DPRK using both internal and external sources
February 12, 2025
Western travel to North Korea on hold as border issues persist
First tour for non-Russians since pandemic was abruptly canceled with expert telling NK News reopening remains uncertain
February 10, 2025
Russian envoy to DPRK says Moscow welcomes talks between US and North Korea
But Alexander Matsegora says Pyongyang won’t denuclearize and Washington must radically change its stance
February 10, 2025
Ask A North Korean: How do North Koreans manage their time?
Rose writes about how ‘unimportant’ the concept of time is to citizens and why punctuality is not a thing in North Korea
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
February 7, 2025
North Korean figure skaters head to Harbin for Asian Winter Games
An in-depth analysis of DPRK’s medal hopes, a 250-mile pilgrimage to honor Kim Il Sung and frigid weather conditions
February 7, 2025
CGI battles and romance meet in new North Korean war epic exalting Kim Il Sung
‘72 Hours’ revises human focus of DPRK cinema but never loses sight of propaganda that obedience to leader is above all
February 5, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player
February 5, 2025
North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges
February 4, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
