Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
What the world lost when North Korea’s doors swung closed
Revisiting period when the DPRK felt within reach shows how much was taken for granted, and how quickly things change
Kim Jong Un inspects Sinuiju greenhouse farm again ahead of 9th Party Congress
An in-depth analysis of leader’s fourth visit to project, return of Pyongyang International Film Festival and more
What an Italian tourist saw in North Korea around this month’s military parade
Marco Maggi shares impressions of the ‘clean, modern’ capital and why the DPRK is worth visiting despite tight controls
Film review: ‘Good News’ wrings black comedy from a bizarre flight to Pyongyang
Real-life story of hijacked plane diverted to North Korea serves as basis for indictment of ROK’s authoritarian past
The true story of Lee Seung-bok, the boy slaughtered by North Korean commandos
A failed attempt to foment revolution exemplified the intensity of Cold War struggle, and made a 9-year-old into a hero
Fanning the flames: How North Korea’s torch march stoked loyalty to the regime
Thousands of youth lit up Pyongyang with slogans for torchlight gala, a visual spectacle that enforced social conformity
Book review: Stories from North and South Korea confront specter of ‘US empire’
Anchored by DPRK war tales, ‘Islands Ablaze’ explores Koreans who resist evil Yankees, or seek to benefit from US power
Kim, nukes and a giant rice man: The propaganda of North Korea’s float parade
New portrait of leader headlines lighthearted celebration of socialism, from the latest slogans to dancing potatoes
North Korea kicks off light industry expo showcasing new phones, LEGO knockoffs
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang product promotions, Kim’s letter to Xi, party congress propaganda and more
Bloody letters, violent art: Russia’s new tribute to North Korea war ties
History exhibition in Moscow embraces DPRK propaganda linking cooperation against Ukraine to fight with colonial Japan
