Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Monster vs. hero: New North Korean thriller makes evil more compelling than good
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’ revises spy movie tropes but largely reasserts logic of DPRK’s caste system
Martyn Williams: How digital tech strengthens North Korean state control
Tech specialist discusses how the DPRK’s embrace of smartphone apps, 4G and more is reshaping life in the country
Hype over Kim Jong Un naming his daughter as heir runs ahead of the facts
Headlines claiming North Korean leader has designated a successor are, for now, much ado about nothing
North Korea starts celebrating Kim Jong Il’s birthday amid Party Congress prep
A recap of everything in state media this week, from army founding day and groundbreaking ceremonies to Iran ties
Another North Korean restaurant opens in Moscow, third in last year
Photos and online reviews suggest DPRK nationals are working at the small business in violation of sanctions
How Chinese TikTok turns North Korean propaganda into memes
Viral edits to pop soundtracks recast Kim Jong Un as an absurdity, reflecting dim views of DPRK but attracting censors
Record number of Russians visited North Korea in 2025, official data shows
Moscow says nearly 10K made trip amid surge in tourism and diplomacy, even as it hides entries by DPRK nationals
North Korea goes into a holding pattern ahead of the Party Congress
A recap of everything in state media this week, from groundbreaking ceremonies to prepping Kim Jong Il’s birthday bash
In rare blunder, North Korean newspaper publishes same photo twice in one issue
Mistakes in heavily vetted Rodong Sinmun are uncommon but not unprecedented, sometimes leading to punishment for staff
Poor North Koreans face harsher penalties for watching K-dramas: Report
Amnesty International highlights how culture of bribery shapes legal enforcement, citing new defector testimony
