Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: What are self-criticism sessions really like?
Joshua Kim explains why citizens must criticize themselves and others and gives an example of what this looks like
State media review: Putin, Kim Jong Un celebrate Korea’s liberation from Japan
An in-depth analysis of the leaders’ letter exchange, Liberation Day propaganda, Typhoon Khanun’s aftermath and more
North Korea’s imitation of foreign brands, from Choco Pie to Dior – Ep. 302
UniKorea staff discuss the DPRK’s copycat products, plus a tour company says DPRK will soon open its borders
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon
State media says protecting statues, monuments and murals should be top priority, despite emphasizing people’s safety
Ask a North Korean: What’s different about food in North and South Korea?
Most in DPRK worry about whether they can eat rather than what, but some dishes still elicit nostalgia for defectors
State media review: North Korea says people overflowing with pride after parade
An in-depth analysis of military parade aftermath, criticism of ROK human rights, tourist area renovations and more
State media review: North Korea claims ‘victory’ over US averted World War III
An in-depth review of celebrations for a Korean War anniversary, justifications for nuke development and a new TV show
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition
Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade
Installation near Arch of Triumph may be for staging new weapons, while firework tubes point to nighttime event
