Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings
January 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan
January 29, 2025
In changing world, North Korea has little to gain from pro-regime sympathizers
Friendship organizations remain active post-COVID, but DPRK is looking to bigger fish to achieve its propaganda goals
January 28, 2025
North Korea names three figure skaters to compete in 2025 Winter Asian Games
Harbin event marks first time DPRK will join major winter sports competition since 2018 Olympics in South Korea
January 27, 2025
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide
January 27, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners
January 27, 2025
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia
January 23, 2025
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort to welcome Russians in July: Tour agency
Russian travelers could be first foreign visitors to stay at long-delayed tourism zone after scheduled opening in June
January 22, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
Book review: A South Korean recounts what it’s like to commute to North Korea
Kim Min-ju offers a firsthand account of daily life and culture clashes while working at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
January 17, 2025
