Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korean defector children face higher risk of psychiatric disorders: Study
Researchers find PTSD, depression and ADHD more common among young defectors, pointing to resettlement challenges
North Korea to hold next Supreme People’s Assembly session on Sept. 19
An in-depth news analysis of what to expect from SPA session, a new TV show episode and Chinese embassy event
Innovative North Korean brewery becomes latest to eye Russian beer market
Kyonghung, known for unique packaging and canned brews, will supply light beer to Russian importer in Vladivostok
Pro-Putin pop star Shaman says he’ll perform in North Korea again this year
Russian singer’s remarks follow concert in Pyongyang that he said gave a ‘spirit of freedom’ to his DPRK audience
Tycho van der Hoog: North Korea’s forgotten allies in Africa
Scholar traces the DPRK’s enduring influence on continent thanks to support for liberation movements, monuments and more
Ask a North Korean: What was your first experience of democratic elections like?
A defector writes about the right to criticize leaders, voting for the first time and what he’s learned about democracy
What a cross-wearing Russian pop star could teach North Korea about nationalism
Shaman’s over-the-top performance in Pyongyang models how propaganda can fuse nationalism and youth appeal
North Korea celebrates Kim Il Sung on Liberation Day, downplaying Soviet role
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s activities to mark holiday, an anti-unification animation and a new ice rink
Postage propaganda: The pro-Soviet stamps North Korea wants the world to forget
State media has scrubbed mention of 1950 stamps with Soviet flag, recasting liberation as only Kim Il Sung’s achievement
Kornel Chang: How Korea’s liberation led to division into North and South
Historian discusses US and Soviet control during 1945-50, land reforms in the DPRK and migration across 38th parallel
