Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Russia eyeing new rail, ferry and car routes to North Korea: Ambassador
Alexander Matsegora’s remarks come as first group of Russian tourists to visit DPRK in years returns home
February 12, 2024
North Koreans’ consumption of foreign media grows over last decade: Survey
Government poll of over 6,000 defectors also revealed increasing dissatisfaction with Kim Jong Un
February 6, 2024
North Korea in January 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2024 to January 31, 2024
February 2, 2024
State media review: DPRK launches task force for ambitious rural uplift project
An in-depth analysis of the state’s push to build new factories, the first workshop for inspection workers and more
February 1, 2024
Global anti-doping body ends restrictions on North Korea after over two years
Removal of DPRK from list of noncompliant countries clears way for its athletes to compete under own flag at Olympics
January 30, 2024
North Korean insurance companies release data pointing to growth in economy
Three of DPRK’s four smaller insurers showed significant growth, highlighting changes to regime’s taxation approach
January 29, 2024
Chinese sportswear firm to supply North Korean national soccer teams’ uniforms
Expert says deal could fall into sanctions gray area depending on how Beijing classifies ‘recreational sports equipment’
January 29, 2024
North Korea blasts ‘rampant violence’ against youth and women in UK
But expert calls report, which fails to reveal official statistics, a routine bashing of countries hostile to DPRK
January 26, 2024
State media review: North Korea celebrates ties with developing world
An in-depth analysis of DPRK diplomacy, new homes for miners in typhoon-hit region and anti-US propaganda
January 25, 2024
North Korea cancels Pyongyang marathon for fifth straight year: Tour agency
Cancellation likely due to lack of time to organize race rather than indicator of tourism status, event partner says
January 23, 2024
