Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Short satirical films are a window into North Korean society
The genre eschews big social topics in favor of humorous, entertaining critiques of everyday problems
June 21, 2021
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up
June 18, 2021
The Rason Special Economic Zone: Like nowhere else in North Korea
The DPRK’s flirtation with capitalism has led to hotels, casinos, beaches and trade shows in one small area in the North
June 18, 2021
Poster of nuke attack on US still on display slips past North Korean censors
State media has sought to hide anti-U.S. propaganda since relations improved in 2018
June 17, 2021
What it’s like to be a foreign tour guide in North Korea
Guides occupy a strange middle ground when it comes to North Korea watchers due to all the time spent in the country
June 11, 2021
A “New Spring” of culture in Kim Il Sung’s North Korea
Brief period of relaxed censorship produced rich literature like Chon Se Bong’s 1958 novel
June 9, 2021
In North Korea, the accordion plays the soundtrack of the state
The instrument serves as a tool to coordinate work and maximize indoctrination, rather than entertain
June 9, 2021
Teaching entrepreneurship in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 186
Ian Bennett of Choson Exchange talks about running business workshops for North Koreans in Pyongyang and online
June 7, 2021
What North Korea is really like when visiting as a tourist
The reality of sightseeing is much different than portrayed, despite some restrictions
June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
