Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition
Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade
Installation near Arch of Triumph may be for staging new weapons, while firework tubes point to nighttime event
Settling in Seoul: The movies and books that influenced a North Korean escapee
The Kim regime heavily restricts artists, but South Korean culture shines a light on what the Koreas share in common
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
Why North Korean films depict foreigners as ditsy Kim family worshipers
State narratives twist history to avoid glorifying outsiders, portraying even Soviet heroes as dependent on DPRK peers
Ask a North Korean: Are alcoholism and drunk driving major problems in the DPRK?
The regime treats drinking as a ‘political cancer,’ but alcohol is the only way for many to escape their harsh reality
State media review: Heavy rains hit North Korea’s agricultural heartland
An in-depth review of disaster mitigation, celebrations for a China-DPRK defense treaty, mask-wearing trends and more
North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model
NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing
Tuning into mystery: Border trip uncovers obscure TV broadcast into North Korea
Receivers can pick up South Korean programs that air on rare frequency, part of apparent effort to get info into DPRK
North Korean threats over US planes, DPRK internet access and more – Ep. 297
Bada Nam discusses why North Koreans are digital ‘hostages’ and how even elites have a hard time surfing the web
