Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea and the Olympic Games
North Korea has a complex history with the Olympic Games but performances remain impressive
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"