Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
How Kim Jong Il’s death threw the North Korea tourism industry into flux
Even local guides didn’t seem to know what would happen as the country mourned leader’s passing 11 years ago this month
North Korean copy of South’s ‘fire chicken’ ramen shown at Pyongyang food fair
Noodles by Kyonghung Trading Company featured at expo in Pyongyang in sign that clones of ROK products remain available
Why North Korean history fixates on wars, invasions and peasant rebellions
Textbooks depict Joseon-era Korea as a feudal society in need of revolution that nonetheless repelled foreign invaders
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
Ask a North Korean: How common are extramarital affairs?
Strict rules that discourage divorce by party officials have the side effect of encouraging infidelity
The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season
Thrilling accounts of anti-regime activism and DPRK cybercrime join deep dives into history among the year’s top titles
How composer Yun Isang became a beloved icon in both North and South Korea
Classical music artist organized against Imperial Japan and spent much of his life advocating for Korean reunification
State media review: North Korea takes aim at use of foreign words
An in-depth analysis of new SPA meetings, Pyongyang cold noodles, needling of Seoul ministry and more
North Korea state TV airs South Korea’s lopsided World Cup loss to Brazil
Decision to air Red Devils’ elimination from premier soccer tournament reflects Pyongyang’s ‘pettiness,’ expert says
Ask a North Korean: What are the most popular university majors?
Most North Koreans have little choice over their course of study, unless they can pay hefty bribes
