Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: How did you learn about major events like Party Congresses?
While a lucky few get the honor of attending, everyone else faces the unenviable task of memorizing new policies
North Korean insurance data suggests private car boom was years in the making
DPRK insurers report sharp increase in auto insurance premiums in 2024, as largest state firm solidifies dominance
North Korea men’s soccer team visits China for winter training tour
DPRK squad plays friendly matches with local clubs in warmer climate, though it will sit out upcoming World Cup
North Korea ‘accelerates’ Party Congress prep as January draws to a close
A recap of everything in state media this week, from Mt. Paektu graves and 20x10 kickoff to silence on US strategy
Tatarstan rises as key horse supplier for Kim Jong Un and military brass
Tatarstan breeder says he gifted stallion to Kim and reportedly supplied over 20 horses to DPRK as of 2025
Busting the many myths of North Korea, from Juche to Kim Jong Il’s Russian name
Seeing the DPRK clearly requires unearthing the fictions of state propaganda, including those recycled by scholars
Kim Jong Un inspects statues honoring North Korean soldiers who fought Ukraine
DPRK leader praises artwork destined for new war memorial, even as state media avoids mentioning Russia
Kim Jong Un sacks vice premier while praising ‘reliable revolutionaries’
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the removal of a senior official to Youth League celebrations
Ria Roy: The importance of subtle language differences between North and South
Scholar explores the Soviet Union’s influence on Korean in the DPRK, profanity on state TV and more
Ask a North Korean: What are school vacations like in the DPRK?
Students get time off in summer and winter, but requirements to collect scraps and even feces means they can’t relax
