Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
An in-depth analysis of an appearance by top officials’ spouses, the start of growing season and a cure for weak bones
Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening
Construction of 10,000 homes in capital’s southeast has been beset by delays since starting last year
A Swiss mountain lover explores North Korea’s peaks – NKNews Podcast Ep. 227
Beat Hachler discusses his project to capture stories about how North Koreans relate to the country’s topography
Ask a North Korean: What was it like to vote for the first time in South Korea?
Joshua Kim explains the DPRK’s electoral process and why voters there don’t really have a choice
State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s Ukraine coverage, upcoming children’s ideological event and women’s day celebrations
New Russia sanctions further dim hopes for the future of North Korea travel
Sanctions and travel advisories on Russia could complicate tourism to DPRK as China route remains shut
Party favors: North Korean officials gifted smartphones after major conference
New phones may help mid-level apparatchiks stay connected to central authorities in Pyongyang
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about different car brands?
Defector from an elite family explains the DPRK’s love of foreign cars, why so many drive wood-powered vehicles and more
State media review: North Korea calls out forestry units for not planting trees
An in-depth analysis of Tree-planting Day, a call to dismantle the UN Command and rural farm volunteers
Pyongyang diary: A cellist’s personal account of music diplomacy to North Korea
Carter Brey of the New York Philharmonic shares his behind-the-scenes story of a historic concert in the DPRK
