Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
How North Korea’s new tree-planting campaign could put its forests at risk
The DPRK is pivoting toward treating forests as an economic resource, even as deforestation remains a serious concern
Kim inaugurates memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought in Ukraine war
Russia’s parliamentary chief read a letter from Putin, Moscow and Pyongyang defense chiefs jointly cut inaugural ribbon
Kim Jong Un’s favored crops under threat as drought warnings flood state media
A recap of everything in state media this week, from drought warnings to the construction of a new DPRK-Russian hospital
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans do on the weekend?
A defector writes about spending Saturdays at self-criticism sessions and the boredom of rest days
Sayaka Chatani: How pro-North Korea communities took root in Japan
Expert examines Chongryon’s evolution and ideology, as NK News’ Jooheon Kim talks developments in DPRK-Japan ties
North Korea’s soccer team loses to nemesis Japan in U-20 Women’s Asian Cup final
Despite dominating the regional competition, defending champion North Korea was unable to defeat a resolute Japan
Celebrations galore during North Korea’s ‘Day of the Sun’ holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Il Sung’s birth anniversary celebrations to artillery drills
Kim Jong Un oversees artillery contest on North Korean founder’s birthday
In a change from recent years, Kim focused on military development, rather than the economy, on the ‘Day of the Sun’
Russian, North Korean trade unions ink cooperation deal in Pyongyang
Agreement comes as the DPRK sends large numbers of laborers to work at Russian companies
Kim Jong Un donates $2M to educate pro-North Korea youth in Japan
State media reports a roughly 10% increase from last year amid push to promote loyalty of next generation
