Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change
New dictionary aims to help defectors communicate in South Korean workplaces
Defectors face high unemployment and discrimination due to accents, language barriers
Memes, NFTs, sanctions: North Korea and the evolving world of cryptocurrencies
Could North Korean hackers profit from their own crypto-assets?
North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture
‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media
Why North Korea tourism and cultural exchanges are a force for good
Far from supporting the regime, tourism promotes understanding between peoples that view themselves as enemies
Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos
Shiny new studios and Steinway pianos feature in videos for songs praising Kim and North Korea’s ruling party
Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic
Three new posters released in state media encourage compliance with decisions made at last week’s party plenum
Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress
North Korean leader sends lengthy instructions to women’s union congress held over the weekend
Short satirical films are a window into North Korean society
The genre eschews big social topics in favor of humorous, entertaining critiques of everyday problems
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up
