Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector
Separation from family and fast pace of life in South are challenging, but freedom from want and fear are irreplaceable
Timeline: From Kim’s ominous nuclear warnings to North Korea’s new missiles
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 - April 30
North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022
State media review: The wonderful lifestyles of privileged Pyongyangites
An in-depth analysis of brand new housing projects, denouncement of U.S.-ROK drills and Kim Il Sung’s ‘thrifty’ life
Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday
Thousands gather for events in central Pyongyang while soldiers continue training nearby for a future military parade
State media review: North Korea’s nonstop celebrations for Kim family leaders
An in-depth analysis of the many holiday festivities for Kim Il Sung’s 110th birthday and Kim Jong Un anniversaries
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
