Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
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
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations
Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures
Ask a North Korean: Is it possible to get plastic surgery in North Korea?
Double eyelid surgery and cosmetic tattoos are popular, but such illegal medical procedures carry serious risks
