Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
The Flower Girl: How a North Korean propaganda film achieved international fame
Kim Jong Il’s operatic passion project remains a nostalgic classic in China and elsewhere, 50 years after its release
Seoul’s censorship of North Korean media violates South Koreans’ right to know
International law guarantees the right to receive information, though few in ROK government will defend this principle
Kim Jong Un orders officials to use law as ‘political weapon’ to protect state
North Korea convenes first legal conference in five years to discuss ‘battle’ against anti-state acts
Kim Jong Un’s mysterious new aide may be former Moranbong Band member: Images
Drummer at 2018 inter-Korean summit dinner resembles unknown female aide, NK News analysis of state media suggests
State media review: The wide world of sports takes North Korea by storm
An in-depth analysis of sports competitions, letters from China and Russia, agricultural ‘morale’ and more
North Korea releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years
New posters urge public to support Kim Jong Un’s focus on weapons development after leader outlines new nuclear doctrine
Settling in Seoul: How a North Korean defector found a second family on Chuseok
The joy of the holiday mingles with sadness of family separation for those who can’t visit hometowns and loved ones
Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet
North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session
State media review: North Korea prepares for typhoon disaster that never came
An in-depth analysis of Typhoon Hinnamnor, criticism of Japan’s defense budget and a new ideological program for kids
