Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Roman Husarski: How North Koreans practice religion in the atheistic state
Religious studies scholar discusses DPRK’s five officially recognized faiths and Kim regime’s stance toward believers
October 24, 2024
Skadoosh! North Korean school uses ‘Kung Fu Panda’ to teach kids English
State media shows students repeating after panda protagonist of Hollywood animation, despite crackdowns on foreign media
October 23, 2024
How South Korean Christians helped build North Korea’s only Orthodox cathedral
A Seoul diocese still claims jurisdiction over Pyongyang cathedral, which has drifted into Russia’s orbit over the years
October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un wishes his ‘closest comrade’ Vladimir Putin a happy birthday
An in-depth analysis of North Korean leader’s letters, criticism of NATO, claims of bumper harvest and a new envoy
October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more
October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
‘Stunned by the sunny image’: What Kim Jong Un’s fashion reveals about his rule
North Korean leader uses clothes both to link self to forbears and assert own identity, while betraying love of luxury
October 3, 2024
North Korea resumes printing English newspaper as foreigners trickle back in
Russian Embassy says Pyongyang Times has returned after ‘long break,’ in possible sign DPRK intends to reopen further
September 27, 2024
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months
September 27, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is English-language education like in the DPRK?
An escapee writes about the materials he used to learn and how his English skills were put to the test in South Korea
