Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea spotlights China bilateral ties and women’s loyalty drive
A recap of everything in state media this week, from high-level diplomacy with Beijing to the Women’s Union congress
July 17, 2026
North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
Anton Sokolin explores diplomacy and trade networks, while Susan Thornton reflects on 2017 tensions and future US policy
July 15, 2026
Ask a North Korean: What made you want to leave North Korea?
A defector from Hyesan remembers his mother’s escape, a crackdown over South Korean media and the road to freedom
Flags, friction and FIFA: North Korea’s remarkable road to the 1966 World Cup
Back when UK didn’t recognize the country, the DPRK overcame hurdles to see surprising success in its first World Cup
July 13, 2026
North Korea touts Kim Jong Un’s economy drive during founder anniversary week
A recap of everything in state media this week, from modernizing the coal industry to venerating DPRK’s founder
July 10, 2026
North Korea’s new appetite for beef reveals shifts in prosperity and status
Recipes, health programs and restaurant trends suggest red meat is more visible after years of reported restrictions
July 10, 2026
North Korea installing large Kim Jong Un murals in city centers across country
NK News analysis has identified new murals in 8 of 14 major cities as leader expands cult of personality
July 7, 2026
Why Kim Jong Un is paranoid about South Korean media in his country
It makes sense that the DPRK leader would be nervous about the spread and consumption of foreign values and ideas
July 7, 2026
Ping-pong diplomacy: When North Korea tried to woo the US with table tennis
Pyongyang looked to a 1979 tournament to improve ties, only to run up against limits of sports diplomacy
July 6, 2026
North Korea reviews first-half economy as coal sector takes center stage
A recap of everything in state media this week, from mining town modernization and production targets to diplomacy
July 3, 2026
