Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Elizabeth Campbell: Behind the scenes of North Korea’s Hollywood dreams
Scholar discusses Kim Jong Il’s love of foreign cinema and the important role of film in DPRK society
North Koreans are buying cars like never before, straining Pyongyang’s limits
Relaxed rules appear to be driving an uptick in private car ownership, as a new wealthy class embraces Chinese imports
Ask a North Korean: How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?
The relatively new holiday is now a popular occasion to give gifts, while promoting the regime’s ideal of family life
North Korean scholars demand ‘thousandfold revenge’ on Japan for colonial crimes
An in-depth analysis of rejecting Tokyo’s overtures, grain sales to the state and reporting on US government shutdown
Russian, North Korean media ink deal on ‘objective coverage’ of bilateral ties
Agreements on mass media cooperation point to efforts to align messaging amid deepening cooperation over Ukraine war
New broadcasting service launches to spread outside info to North Koreans
Led by a defector, Korea Internet Studio aims to fill gap left by closure of radio programs transmitting into DPRK
North Korea trounces Netherlands to win second straight U-17 Women’s World Cup
3-0 victory caps undefeated tournament run that solidified DPRK as a women’s soccer juggernaut
North Korea’s shiny new hospital finally opens to patients after years of delays
An in-depth analysis of praise for Pyongyang General Hospital, ruling party's plenum plans and a top official’s funeral
With FIFA and Counter-Strike, a North Korean cafe levels up gaming for the elite
Photos of a glitzy new arcade reveal state-of-the-art PCs and US military-themed games, despite strict cultural controls
Maarten Jongsma: Growing potatoes, and partnerships, in North Korea
Dutch researcher shares his experience helping North Koreans fight crop disease and strengthen food security
