Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
As the economy grows, N. Korea grows more defiant
Signs on the ground indicate increased wealth, making need for foreign assistance less urgent
Photographs provide virtual tour of ‘Liberation War’ museum
Singaporean takes quality pics of art highlighting Pyongyang’s Korean War view
The KPA museum – North Korea’s best
A behind-the-scenes look at Pyongyang’s little-known site honoring the Korean People’s Army
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