Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide
January 27, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners
January 27, 2025
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia
January 23, 2025
North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort to welcome Russians in July: Tour agency
Russian travelers could be first foreign visitors to stay at long-delayed tourism zone after scheduled opening in June
January 22, 2025
North Korea slams US bomber drill, ‘colonial’ democracy ahead of Trump’s return
An in-depth analysis of criticism of trilateral air exercises, new factory openings, a Cabinet meeting and more
January 17, 2025
Book review: A South Korean recounts what it’s like to commute to North Korea
Kim Min-ju offers a firsthand account of daily life and culture clashes while working at the Kaesong Industrial Complex
January 17, 2025
North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency
Non-Russian tourists, excluding from US and ROK, can reportedly visit special economic zone for first time in 5 years
January 16, 2025
How North Korea compels citizens to spy on each other with new surveillance law
Revision to Mass Reporting Act targets activities that undermine regime, reflecting Kim Jong Un’s growing paranoia
January 14, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
January 10, 2025
Why some say ‘Squid Game’ misses the mark with its North Korean characters
While show provides mainstream visibility, critics say Netflix hit fails to move beyond defector cliches
January 9, 2025
