Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
What the future holds for North Korea tourism after the pandemic
China’s COVID situation will affect the timing of any reopening, and the DPRK is sure to take steps to minimize risk
North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital
Kim Jong Un tells workers to overcome hardships to build latest skyscraper street after repeated delays in recent years
VIDEO: Why would anyone scour for North Korean trash on the beach?
A new mini-documentary from NK News explores what litter from the DPRK can reveal about changes inside the country
Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?
The DPRK’s socialist system results in little brand awareness, but certain companies and products still stand out
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
An analysis of the DPRK’s missile boasts, volunteers dispatched to the countryside, revolutionary marches and more
North Korean TV begins airing Beijing Olympics as athletes stay home
First broadcast of Winter Games comes days after the opening ceremony, a quick turnaround by DPRK standards
North Korea accelerates military parade training ahead of key holidays: Imagery
Scale of celebrations for Feb. 16 holiday unclear, but major parade featuring heavy weapons expected by April
After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’
North Korean leader pens praise-filled letter to President Xi Jinping on eve of Winter Olympics
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
An in-depth analysis of Lunar New Year horse riding, a military official’s death and the tale of a ‘venomous’ grandma
In the world of video games, North Korea is almost always the baddie
Depictions of the DPRK in games have evolved over the years, but few seriously deal with geopolitical issues
