Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea raises alarm about wildfire risks amid devastation in ‘puppet Korea’
An in-depth analysis of fire prevention measures, ‘war criminal’ Japan, a boxing gold and a purge of term ‘North Korea’
March 28, 2025
North Korea eliminated from 2026 World Cup contention in defeat to UAE
Struggling men’s team fails to quality for fourth consecutive World Cup, sinking chance for sports diplomacy with US
March 26, 2025
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts
March 21, 2025
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio
March 20, 2025
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control
March 18, 2025
Trump’s cuts to Voice of America imperil radio broadcasts into North Korea
Experts say dismantling VOA and Radio Free Asia undercuts US goals, keeping uncensored info from reaching DPRK people
March 17, 2025
North Korea says high schoolers enlisting en masse over ‘reckless’ US-ROK drills
An in-depth analysis of front-line ‘volunteers,’ women’s day celebrations, a BTS program and a ‘war to improve nature’
March 14, 2025
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK
March 14, 2025
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence
March 13, 2025
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities
March 12, 2025
