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Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea

A North Korean in New York City says goodbye

A North Korean in New York City says goodbye

"Living in the U.S. makes me feel equal to others"

A North Korean in New York City says goodbye
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo August 11, 2013
NK Media Watch – July 31 to Aug 6

NK Media Watch – July 31 to Aug 6

Domestic North Korean TV coverage: Anniversaries, Iran, memorial services and summer vacation

NK Media Watch – July 31 to Aug 6
Matthew McGrath August 7, 2013
Behind the evolution of North Korea’s leadership loyalty badges

Behind the evolution of North Korea’s leadership loyalty badges

Every North Korean is required to wear one, but where did they come from and how did it all start?

Behind the evolution of North Korea’s leadership loyalty badges
Hyowon Shin
Hyowon Shin July 30, 2013
Increase in foreign tourists attending this year’s mass games

Increase in foreign tourists attending this year’s mass games

State media reports this year’s mass games to focus on 60th anniversary of end of Korean War

Increase in foreign tourists attending this year’s mass games
Brian Kim
Brian Kim | Yeseul Loaiza July 19, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1

NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1

Reactions to Kim Jong Un's "historic" speech, criticism on 2007 North-South Summit talks, soldiers express devotion to Kim Jong Un

NK Media Watch – June 26 to July 1
Matthew McGrath July 3, 2013
North Korean Movies VS NYC Summer Blockbusters

North Korean Movies VS NYC Summer Blockbusters

"I would like to share my favorite movies with my father, such as The Matrix, Titanic, and Shrek. I would like to take him to the theaters in Seoul, just like he did in North Korea when I was a child."

North Korean Movies VS NYC Summer Blockbusters
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 28, 2013
Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea

Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea

'I'm guessing he was four-legged because you were seeing the action as the drunk U.S. soldier was seeing it.'

Drunken haze: How American soldiers are viewed in N. Korea
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2013
South Korea hopes for positive response to Asian Games invitation

South Korea hopes for positive response to Asian Games invitation

Past international sporting events hosted in South marred by terrorism

South Korea hopes for positive response to Asian Games invitation
Matthew Clayton June 24, 2013
Book Review: Exploring North Korean Arts

Book Review: Exploring North Korean Arts

In conclusion, this is a highly recommended read

Book Review: Exploring North Korean Arts
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza June 18, 2013
A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

"New York City and North Korean fashion color palettes are very similar!"

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 15, 2013