Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea rejects six media requests to cover World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang
NK News among outlets denied entry for match against Japan, which expert attributes to hardline DPRK policy toward ROK
March 19, 2024
Russian officials, ballet dancers visit North Korea to promote cultural ties
Delegations from Far East and culture ministry mark latest push to expand cooperation beyond arms sales for Ukraine war
March 19, 2024
North Korea calls ROK by official name in broadcast on inter-Korean soccer match
Expert says shift from referring to South team as ‘puppets’ reflects DPRK’s new policy viewing ROK as separate country
March 19, 2024
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more
March 14, 2024
North Korea’s unexpected response to US-ROK military exercises – Ep. 333
The NK News team talks Freedom Shield drills, the status of the DPRK’s social media accounts and more
March 13, 2024
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans interact with nature?
An escapee writes about the devastation of the DPRK environment and why few people think about conservation
North Korea takes top communist moms sightseeing on rare flights to nowhere
Air Koryo trots out Soviet-era Ilyushin Il-18 to show off new skyscrapers in Pyongyang in novel form of domestic tourism
March 12, 2024
North Korean soccer team to face Japan in Pyongyang this month as scheduled
AFC says men’s World Cup qualifier will not be relocated, setting stage for return of international sport to DPRK
March 12, 2024
Status update: Tracing the ups and downs of North Korea’s social media forays
DPRK has killed its presence on X, YouTube and more, but its past activities may provide clues on what’s to come
March 8, 2024
Japan-born North Korean soccer player joins South Korean domestic team
Ri Yong-jik moves to Anyang FC after 11 year career in Japan, becoming latest North Korean to play for ROK club
March 8, 2024
