Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
Chinese travel agents advertising North Korea business trips on social media
Open promotion of trips to Rason and Pyongyang suggest growing opening opportunities to enter DPRK despite tourism ban
North Korea opens dozen barbecue restaurants in push to promote meat
Spree of openings seeks to showcase Kim Jong Un’s concern for people in a country where beef remains a luxury
Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk
State-funded movie starring South Korea-born actor sparks debate about how prominently DPRK role will be depicted
North Korean escapee takes lead of defector aid group in South Korea
Kim Young-hui is the first North Korean defector to lead the Korea Hana Foundation based in South Korea
North Korea eases entry controls for tourists who visited India, Bangladesh
Authorities continue to ban those who traveled to several African states over infectious disease concerns
Kim Jong Un marks ruling party anniversary with low-key concert
State media reports no remarks by North Korean leader, while original deadline passes for warship launch
North Korea boasts of strong fall harvest ahead of major party anniversary
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Workers’ Party’s founding day to mine blast denials
North Korea renames cultural agency to erase ‘national’ identity with South
Removal of reference to Korean ethnicity unity follows Kim Jong Un’s order to get rid of such ‘remnants of the past’
