Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
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
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia
September 23, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet
September 20, 2024
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more
September 20, 2024
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March
September 19, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
September 13, 2024
David Fields: What road traffic reveals about North Korea’s economy
Historian discusses satellite analysis of streets of Hamhung, and what he learned by reading Syngman Rhee’s diaries
September 12, 2024
Vietnam travel company eyes North Korea tours following reports of reopening
Flamingo Redtours reportedly hopes to take visitors in early 2025, while Russia plans tenfold increase in DPRK tourism
September 10, 2024
