Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
When North Korea’s propaganda became counter-propaganda
'Under the Sun' director Vitaly Mansky explains how documentary diverged from original plan
Mountain carving: The power of North Korea’s political slogans
Slogans are one of the most ubiquitous forms of propaganda in the DPRK
Kim Jong Il: The man who brought love to North Korea’s silver screen
Romance in movies and books was strictly prohibited under leadership of Kim Il Sung
The Ramen regime: A seven day diet in North Korea
"Ramen was actually seen as a diet food by people in my region of North Korea"
Film Review: Operation Chromite
Lack of quality, action scenes and CGI makes a promising film disappoint
Why North Korean tour operators are optimistic about growth
Chinese numbers to DPRK are dropping significantly, but Western operators remain optimistic
Propaganda starts early: North Korea’s cruel and crude cartoons
While Kim family is absent in N.Korean cartoons, propaganda can still be found aplenty
Ask a North Korean: How is sport viewed in the DPRK?
Some fans sneak in liquor and "act just like the hooligans you’d see at the English football league"
Mixed messages on smoking restrictions in North Korea
Pyongyang pushing anti-smoking measures, however in-country sources see mixed applications
