Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
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
Russian Duma chief, pro-Putin singer Shaman land in North Korea for festivities
Russian officials, artists set to take part in celebrations for 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan
Mobile payments surpass cash in popularity in North Korean capital: Report
Pro-DPRK Choson Sinbo says ‘electronic wallet’ apps in wide use, which expert links to efforts to increase state control
How North Korea’s anti-leaflet law plays up threats of biological warfare
Law frames activist balloons as a danger to political stability and public health, but mild punishments belie claims
