Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Book review: The struggle in carrying out development work in North Korea
Jerome Sauvage recounts efforts to support farms and hospitals while navigating sanctions and state suspicion
August 6, 2026
Ask a North Korean: Why was stealing so prolific in North Korea?
A North Korean defector recalls being a victim of theft on the train and at home, where her family's cauldron was stolen
Unification Minister urges South Korea to stop calling North the ‘main enemy’
The two Koreas should begin by ‘calling each other by name’ and abandon rhetoric fueling hostility, he said.
August 5, 2026
Jerome Sauvage on North Korea’s crises, contradictions and quiet moments
Former UN official discusses his new book, Witness to North Korea, and the limits of international engagement
August 5, 2026
Ancient royal tombs in North Korea appear to have been opened, damaged
Royal tombs contain rare murals and objects of excellent craftsmanship and require technical knowledge to carefully open
August 4, 2026
Kim honors military veterans as North Korea celebrates ‘victory’ in Korean War
A recap of everything in state media this week, from V-Day celebrations to an incoming heat wave
July 31, 2026
Settling in Seoul: How a South Korean alternative school helped find my dream
An escapee reflects on adapting to South Korea, preparing for university and discovering her ambitions
School for North Korean defectors gets a new lease on life in Seoul
Founded in 2004, the school was unable to afford a facility and rented out buildings to continue educating defectors
July 27, 2026
North Korea to face off against South in soccer rematch at Asian Games
North and South Korea drawn into same group as Bangladesh and Myanmar for September tournament in Japan
July 27, 2026
Heavy rain falls on North Korea as state media remains quiet on potential damage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from inclement weather forecasts to pre-Victory Day messages
July 24, 2026
