Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea’s World Cup miracle and the town that kept the memory alive
Special episode revisits the DPRK’s 1966 run, its Cold War complications and Middlesbrough’s enduring bond with the team
Russian doctors remove chicken bone from North Korean man’s chest
DPRK patient suffered for six months as 2-cm chicken bone lodged in his chest required urgent medical care
A closer look into North Korea’s latest reshuffling of its leadership
A senior official was investigated for corruption while an unnamed military officer rose in rank and prominence
North Korea’s Songdowon camp welcomes hundreds of Russian, Chinese children
Located on DPRK’s east coast, the kids camp has recently been sanctioned by UK over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth
Seoul spent $158K to support North Korean soccer club’s visit, ministry says
Unification Ministry says amount was disbursed from inter-Korean fund, with unused money returned after internal audit
China’s top strategist tours DPRK’s Wonsan resort before returning to Beijing
Visit follows talks with Kim Jong Un as Pyongyang keeps its flagship beach resort closed to most foreigners
Underdogs in red: How North Korea’s soccer team won over an English town
Middlesbrough rallied behind North Korea’s 1966 World Cup team as they stunned Italy and made soccer history
Pyongyang sees higher levels of pollution as more cars hit the road
NK Pro analyzed growing pollution levels above Pyongyang in 2019-2026, reflecting growing car traffic
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
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
