Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un granted powers that surpass predecessors in constitution update
The allocation of power goes far beyond those granted to Kim Il Sung, which could signal a new level of authoritarianism
Pyongyang’s journey from ‘Jerusalem of the East’ to Kim cult capital
Jonathan Cheng’s richly illustrated book sheds light on Pyongyang’s churches, Christian refugees and political elites
North Korea promotes loyalty to Kim above workers’ rights on May Day holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from International Workers’ Day celebrations to women’s soccer
Researchers develop AI medical tool for North Korean defectors
Seoul researchers say MediBridge flags unfamiliar terms and prompts users to add details needed for diagnosis
North Korea appears to have transformed the social contract with its people
The constitution appears to have been revised to remove references to the country not having a tax
China’s envoy to North Korea pledges more taekwondo exchanges
Some Chinese martial artists have claimed taekwondo originates from China, according to an expert
Fear from a vibrating cellphone: A North Korean defector’s tale of grief
Because of my mother’s earlier defection, my social status in North Korea was forever tainted
Jacco Zwetsloot: A look back and a new chapter for the NK News Podcast
Longtime host discusses memorable episodes, dream guests and how he is not leaving the podcast entirely
Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert
Footage shows DPRK officials, workers enjoying corporate events in Russia, in latest evidence of illicit hiring schemes
North Korean women’s soccer team to play in South for first time in 12 years
Soccer club’s participation marks first DPRK sporting visit to the South since national teams faced off at 2014 Asiad
