Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
North Korea-Japan women’s soccer match relocated from DPRK to third country
AFC confirms Olympic qualifier won’t be in Pyongyang, with Japanese media reporting game will take place in Saudi Arabia
Book review: Jargon weighs down an impressive study of gender in North Korea
‘North Korea’s Mundane Revolution’ draws heavily on DPRK publications but ultimately has limited appeal beyond academia
North Korea says foreign acts won’t attend spring art festival in April
DPRK officials tell NK News that international artists will perform via video and tourism won’t resume for 2-3 months
North Korea’s national anthem drops unification reference amid ongoing purge
Removal of phrase about undivided Korean Peninsula follows Kim Jong Un’s call for ‘decisive’ inter-Korean policy change
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia
How South Korea’s National Treasures were nearly lost to North Korea
Museum director’s quick thinking meant thousands of artifacts were saved from DPRK soldiers during the Korean War
Pyongyang International Film Festival set to return after 4-year hiatus
Annual event typically open to international audiences but unclear whether regime will relent on travel controls
