Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Tall tales: How Kim Il Sung’s wife became the paragon of North Korean womanhood
Kim Jong Suk is held up as the perfect mother, wife and revolutionary in state propaganda, despite her unassuming life
December 24, 2024
Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures
December 20, 2024
How South Korea’s far-right YouTubers influenced Yoon’s martial law decree
Conspiracies about North Korea are rampant on platform, the news source of choice for voters disillusioned with media
December 17, 2024
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more
December 13, 2024
Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea
Long-time aid worker discusses her five years based in Pyongyang and her hopes for development assistance post-COVID
December 12, 2024
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan
December 6, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
December 3, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism
November 29, 2024
Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
Analysis suggests alleged plan to pay workers more fails to address underlying problems in convoluted wage system
November 28, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about corrupt traffic police, the importance of bribes and the Kim regime’s disregard for rule of law
