Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: What are popular sayings and proverbs in the DPRK?
Everyday expressions offer a window into how North Koreans think and see the world
The cult of Kim: North Korea’s obsession with portraits of its leaders
Complex rules govern the display of images of the Kim family, which are treated like holy icons in a state religion
Beyond cardboard characters: The evolution of North Korean defectors on screen
Hit shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Money Heist’ show how ROK film and TV has moved past anti-communist tropes of the past
State media review: North Korea celebrates biggest holiday in subdued fashion
An in-depth analysis of founding leader’s birthday, suspicious financial aid and criticism of ROK response to US leaks
Kim Jong Un opens first stage of 10,000-home construction project in Pyongyang
Ceremony to mark Kim Il Sung’s birthday comes amid uneven progress on high-profile efforts to improve housing
North Korean website appears to block searches for Kim Jong Un’s daughter
DPRK Today also deleted posts about someone with name Ju Ae in sign leadership sees big role for young girl
State media review: North Korea mobilizes celebrities to ‘arouse’ patriotism
An in-depth analysis of a new productivity campaign, law on scientific experts, Xi’s message to Kim Jong Un and more
Music by ‘Queen of K-pop’ features in new North Korean propaganda vlog
Tourism video targeting Chinese viewers uses BoA track despite DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media
North Korea says ‘virgin girl soldier’ died for Kim Jong Un at construction site
State media praises 18-year-old for following leader’s orders and rejecting rest after ‘emergency surgery'
State media review: North Korean kids show loyalty to state by walking 215 miles
An in-depth analysis of children’s cross-country pilgrimage, a new school year and the DPRK’s latest Cheonan denial
