Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un dominates founding anniversary coverage as media mutes US criticism
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the Kang Kon destroyer deployment to the Asian Games plans
Kim Jong Un thanks troops deployed to Russia in founding anniversary ceremony
This marks the second consecutive year that the regime has held an oath-taking ceremony led by Kim at the same venue.
North Korean defectors urge media not to identify their status in crime reports
An activist alleged some news organizations identified suspects as North Korean defectors to sensationalize the incident
‘North South Man Woman’: Love, friction and freedom across the Korean divide
Beyond inter-Korean matchmaking, documentary explores survival, gender roles and escapees’ new lives in the South
South Korea to allocate $17.5 million to restore railway linking with North
Restoration of the 9.3-kilometer section will begin next year and is projected to be completed by 2029.
North Korea researchers likely to be in the dark as defections fall, study says
The number of defectors reaching South Korea has fallen sharply, leaving researchers unable to track recent changes
Kim Jong Un steps up appearances as state media shields public from US hard line
A recap of everything in state media this week, from defense shake-ups to teacher praise and Rason downpours
Why would the EU want to sanction a children’s camp in North Korea?
Experts question the practical impact but warn the move could put North Korea and Europe on a new collision course
North Koreans are winning — Kim Jong Un isn’t
North Korea’s people are changing and becoming a force Kim Jong Un cannot resist forever.
North Korea kicks off its first national teachers conference in 7 years
Kim Jong Un during a national conference stressed that education is ‘the most important state affair.’
