Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
State media review: Drought forecast raises risks to North Korean food security
An in-depth analysis of weather warnings, a new tourism city, Chongryon’s support for soccer team and more
February 29, 2024
Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return
Despite defeat, expert says recent results show DPRK team remains strong even after four years of pandemic isolation
February 29, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What games do children play in North Korea?
A defector writes about the popularity of card, board and smartphone games and why he used to love flying kites
A job like no other: Inside North Korea’s bid to recruit a German soccer coach
Gert Engels visited the DPRK to consider a job coaching the country’s best team, but authorities made it hard to leave
February 28, 2024
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
February 27, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
February 23, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
February 22, 2024
North Korea-Japan women’s soccer match relocated from DPRK to third country
AFC confirms Olympic qualifier won’t be in Pyongyang, with Japanese media reporting game will take place in Saudi Arabia
February 20, 2024
Book review: Jargon weighs down an impressive study of gender in North Korea
‘North Korea’s Mundane Revolution’ draws heavily on DPRK publications but ultimately has limited appeal beyond academia
February 20, 2024
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months
February 19, 2024
