Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more
Pyongyang Chronicles: A modern-day Judas at Kim Il Sung University
An early friendship ends with betrayal, demonstrating how the North Korean system begets hypocrisy and doublethink
North Korean ferry capsized near Wonsan naval base, satellite imagery shows
Ship appears to have been docked closer to city center before being moved, suggesting unrepairable issue
‘Save our country’: Yeonmi Park’s new book compares woke America to North Korea
The famous defector’s claims may appeal to some but risk undermining her message on North Korean human rights
State media review: Kim Jong Un snaps a photo with pro-military ‘activists’
An in-depth analysis of efforts to promote national defense, a meeting on reforestation, Kim Jong Il’s birthday and more
North Korea sends 100,000 youth to work at new mega project in capital
Large-scale mobilization appears to be latest effort to lean on young people to fill resources shortages
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to listen to K-pop for the first time?
People risk their lives to enjoy foreign music that explores love, memories and other themes absent from official songs
State media review: North Korea sends condolences to Syria, Turkey after quakes
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s letter to Assad, satellite criticism, army anniversary celebrations and more
Kim Jong Un’s elite photographers spare no expense to get the best shot
Leader’s news team uses expensive and potentially sanctioned hardware, while taking pains to conceal digital footprints
