Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea nabs bronze medals in diving and wrestling; Olympic tally up to 5
Kim Mi Rae becomes DPRK’s first double medalist in Paris, as Ri Se Ung wins country’s first wrestling medal in 12 years
August 7, 2024
North Korean band rocks out to national anthem in unusual show for Kim Jong Un
Face-melting rendition of ‘Aeugukka’ may be attempt to go viral but isn’t first DPRK experiment with rock, expert says
August 6, 2024
Ask a North Korean: How do people get where they need to go in the DPRK?
An escapee writes about trains, planes and automobiles and why the main form of transportation is one’s own two legs
North Korean ‘People’s Athlete’ takes bronze in Olympic women’s boxing
Despite narrow loss to Chinese rival, Pang Chol Mi cements her legacy in DPRK with first Olympic medal
August 5, 2024
Ed Pulford: Discovering the city where North Korea, China and Russia collide
Anthropologist discusses his time in the multiethnic frontier city of Hunchun and how residents view the DPRK
August 2, 2024
North Korea in July 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
Timeline: From table tennis triumph to deadly natural disasters
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31, 2024
August 2, 2024
North Korean media hails ‘benevolent’ Kim Jong Un for inspecting flood damage
An in-depth analysis of efforts to blame flooding on local officials, new envoys, Olympic coverage and more
August 1, 2024
North Korean divers tuck, twist and pike their way to Olympic silver
Jo Jin Mi and Kim Mi Rae win DPRK’s first-ever diving medal and second in Paris in synchronized 10m platform event
August 1, 2024
North Korea wins first Olympic medal in 8 years with fairytale table tennis run
Ri Jong Sik and Kim Kum Yong defeated one higher-ranked opponent after another en route to silver in mixed doubles event
July 31, 2024
