Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
BBC for N. Korea debate continues
Supporters of idea note obstacles but say more outside information would help
Famine survivors used humor to cope – Interview
Academic who talked with defectors finds many feel ambivalent about N. Korean government
Independence, security, socialism – N. Korea’s view of human rights
Pyongyang’s self-analysis contains obvious falsehoods but a revealing look at its outlook
Why South Koreans don’t care about the North
After decades of the North's presence, many in the South seem desensitized
Why North Koreans are driven to drive
How cars became a status symbol north of the DMZ, and why this carries over after defection
Why some North Korean soldiers have shiny, chrome-plated arms
Ceremonial weapons shed light on military culture arisen from decades of Songun
Why North Korea hates the U.S. and Vietnam doesn’t
North Vietnam fought America longer and suffered similar attacks, yet craves U.S. money, military backing
How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea
The odd story of the first floating hotel's 13000 km journey to the DPRK
Can we engage North Korea with soft power?
A partnership in knowledge-sharing reveals avenues for cooperation with Pyongyang
“DPRK-US Showdown” – a book review
Reading between the lines in North Korean propaganda reveals much about their intentions