Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Russian authorities promote tour to North Korea in early February
Trip organized by Far East region could mark first return of tourists to DPRK since pandemic begin
State media review: North Korea holds mass rallies to support 2024 policy goals
An in-depth analysis of youth torchlight marches, first Cabinet meeting of year and a new 3D animation for kids
Sporting glory: Inside North Korea’s failed bid to become an athletic powerhouse
From the 1980s, Kim regime used sports to engage South Korea and win support, but economic problems thwarted its plans
The role of translation in shedding light on North Korea – Ep. 324
Retired CIA officer Stephen Mercado discusses how analysts can mine non-Korean sources for insights into DPRK life
North Korea’s official 2024 calendar charts events that will define year ahead
But DPRK ignores new missile holiday, while lack of big anniversaries leaves it unclear if there will be military parade
Ask A North Korean: Do North Koreans celebrate Western holidays?
A defector writes about her memories of festivities in the DPRK and her first experience of Valentine’s Day
Newest North Korean film mimics South’s violent cinema, to disastrous results
‘A Day and a Night’ attempts to distract youth from foreign films, but in the process undermines its propaganda message
State media review: North Korea warns of ‘highest risk of confrontation’ in 2024
An in-depth analysis of commentary on ROK, Kim Jong Un’s first activity in new year, Xi Jinping’s letter and more
North Korea scheduled to host Japan women’s soccer team for Olympic qualifier
DPRK has not confirmed game will go ahead, but it could be first time foreign athletes enter the country since pandemic
Don’t visit North Korean restaurants in China, South Korean Embassy warns
Mission says DPRK businesses have ‘forcibly expelled’ ROK nationals, cites risk of ‘friction’ as tensions worsen
