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Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 11 to Feb. 17
An analysis of Kim Jong Il birthday celebrations, a pro-DPRK concert in New York and a film about ethical farming
Why Nikon was North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021
State media metadata reveals the serious hardware that DPRK photographers use to create regime propaganda
What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs
State-assigned jobs rarely pay a livable salary, but there are other benefits for reporting to one’s workplace
Kim Jong Un leads frigid outdoor meeting to honor late father’s birthday
North Korea kicks off major events for Kim Jong Il’s 80th birthday with meeting in the northern city of Samjiyon
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
