Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans stay cool in the summer heat?
Special foods and solar-powered fans are common remedies, and even soldiers will take siestas on hottest days
South Korea pivots to the Middle East, selling both weapons and K-pop cool
Saudi Arabia looks to Korea as it seeks to diversify away from oil, but human rights issues may limit cooperation
North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists
State media review: DPRK accuses Yoon of ‘scheming’ over 2019 defector incident
An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Yoon administration, Kim Il Sung’s birthday celebrations, heavy rains and more
State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives
An in-depth analysis of severe weather event coverage and a rise in anti-US propaganda
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak
Life inside the pro-North Korea enclave in Japan – NKNews Podcast Ep. 243
Park Hyangsu shares how she left Chongryon and the tragic story of her family members in the DPRK
Ask a North Korean: What superstitions and urban myths exist in North Korea?
The state has failed to fully root out folk beliefs, which range from wedding rituals to tall tales about Kim Il Sung
State media review: North Korea slams South Korea for joining NATO summit
An in-depth analysis of criticism of ‘Asian NATO,’ media coverage of heavy rains and floods and anti-US propaganda
North Koreans vow ‘revenge’ on US in revival of anti-American holiday
State media celebrates ‘Day of Anti-US Struggle’ for first time in 5 years, signaling shift in policy toward Washington
