Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Longtime North Korean representative to Olympics dies at 87
Chang Ung played key role in driving inter-Korean sports exchanges over more than two decades on Olympic committee
Ask a North Korean: Why North Koreans don’t trust state weather forecasts
A defector writes about the costs of inaccurate info and how the country’s citizens respond to yellow dust storms
Fewer South Korea students view ties with North Korea as hostile, poll shows
While some have warmed to unification, a majority still describe inter-Korean ties as ‘not peaceful’
Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’
Agreement between TASS and KCNA comes as the two countries ramp up media cooperation
Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years
Revival of passenger route suspended during pandemic follows resumption of cross-border rail service earlier this month
North Korea lionizes Kim Jong Un’s reelection and diplomacy with Belarus
A recap of everything in state media this week, from a parliament session and Lukashenko’s visit to letters from leaders
Why Kim Jong Un decided to launch a new ‘police system’ in North Korea
DPRK may seek to align with international norms, while re-exerting control in face of new challenges from technology
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said
North Korea seals return to women’s World Cup after 16-year absence
4-0 win over Chinese Taipei at Asian Cup sends the DPRK through to 2027 soccer tournament in Brazil
North Korea touts new homes for Ukraine war widows and 99% election turnout
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Kim Jong Un planting trees and inspecting drills to Cuba ties












