Culture
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Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang
North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes
North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media
Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes
A North Korean defector blends his past and present, one painting at a time
Artist Jeon Ju Yeong tells NK News he hopes his artwork will build bridge of understanding with South Koreans
North Korea debuts first new film in 5 years to fight ‘anti-party’ thought
New movie tackles 1950s era anti-government ‘plot’ in order to teach lessons of defending ruling system
North Korea reveals new Kim Jong Un portrait at event marking decade of rule
Introduction of portrait could be major step in enhancing Kim's cult of personality if displayed more widely
State media review: New film celebrates Kim Jong Un’s purge of Jang Song Thaek
An in-depth analysis of a new pro-Kim documentary, public outrage against the South, a TV drama about ping-pong and more
Does war in Ukraine make it more likely that North Korea will invade the South?
Experts say US army and wealth gap between Koreas may give Kim Jong Un pause — but few around him will tell him no
Why North Koreans don’t have time to pursue hobbies – NKNews Podcast Ep. 230
Defector and YouTuber Jung Yuna discusses the dominating reach of organizational life in the lives of DPRK citizens
State media review: North Koreans praise Kim Jong Un for latest ICBM test
An in-depth analysis of missile launch reactions, an international art festival, attacks on Yoon Suk-yeol and more
City boy, country girl: How one North Korean film tackles the urban-rural divide
The story of a rich Pyongyang heir who falls for a patriotic girl from the provinces frankly showcases social inequality