Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: Were you exposed to outside information in the DPRK?
Unapproved information reaches most corners of North Korea through fliers, radio broadcasts and even shark balloons
State media review: Long-lost North Korean media star reappears on Chinese site
An in-depth analysis of vlogger Un A, a landmark children’s congress and unconventional new year’s celebrations
New North Korean drama leans on violence and foul language to appeal to viewers
More provocative propaganda may be attempt to cater to younger generations who have been exposed to foreign content
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Has North Korea moved on from the mass games and its human pixel card stunts?
DPRK has not held mass games in two years, replacing card-flipping kids with video projections at New Year’s Eve concert
Official 2023 North Korean calendar lays out contours of the year ahead
DPRK again excludes nuclear test holiday and Kim Jong Un’s birthday, while major army anniversary approaches
Ask a North Korean: What are funerals like in the DPRK?
Most funeral services take place in people’s homes and differ in other ways from ceremonies in the South
State media review: North Korea slams Seoul’s economic policies as pro-US
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Yoon, praise of nuclear missiles, admonitions to study hard and more
‘I like Messi’: What North Koreans think of soccer beyond their borders
The country’s relative openness to sports allows DPRK fans to follow superstars and take inspiration from their feats
New North Korean vlogger pushes propaganda via TikTok copycat
English-speaking host carries on state-run company’s quest to win foreign fans on social media
