Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
As Paris 2024 nears, ‘godmother’ of North Korean Paralympians champions change
In interview, missionary Sue Kinsler recounts her work for people with disabilities across more than 130 visits to DPRK
Ask a North Korean: What are friendships like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about her difficulties making friends and why keeping secrets is so important for relationships
Why North Korea insists playing basketball makes you taller
State propaganda has pushed dubious claim since 60s, and it may have even driven Kim Jong Un’s obsession with the sport
State media review: North Korea’s Harry Potter-loving child vlogger reappears
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un kissing kids, a cruel children’s animation, a letter for Putin and more
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example
North Korea trounces Myanmar to move to next round of men’s World Cup qualifiers
4-1 victory in Laos follows rocky campaign that saw it forfeit to Japan and relocate multiple matches from Pyongyang
North Korea urges children to provide weapons to boost country’s military power
Expert says directive targeting DPRK youth highlights regime’s will to use all available resources to achieve objectives
North Korea revives World Cup qualification hopes with crucial win against Syria
The match was a must-win for the DPRK men’s team, which will now face off against Myanmar next week
State media review: North Korea slams President Yoon over marine’s death
An in-depth analysis of ROK criticism, celebrations for Children’s Day, a new monument and firework frenzy
Peter Moody: North Korean pop propaganda, girl groups and lyric revisionism
Historian Peter Moody discusses the regime’s use of songs to spread its message and the potential of musical engagement
