Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
A very North Korean way to die
The Kim personality cult has penetrated the most intimate aspects of North Korean life, even the mourning of the dead
North Korea in August 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021
Creativity and propaganda in North Korean music – NKNews Podcast Ep. 198
Keith Howard explores the central role of music as an ideological tool and how it illuminates North Korean society
Kim Jong Un meets disaffected youth who found redemption through hard labor
North Korean leader's appearance raises questions about his absence from other recent political events
Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader sent letter to young people gathered in Pyongyang to celebrate Youth Day
A North Korean culinary odyssey: What it’s really like eating in Pyongyang
Foreign travelers can dine at a surprising assortment of Korean and international restaurants in the capital city
Sports, not sanctions, will encourage North Korea to denuclearize: ROK governor
In exclusive interview, Choi Moon-soon also says anti-DPRK leaflets are ‘ineffective’ and threaten local citizens’ lives
As Kim Jong Un slims down, North Korean state media covers body weight issues
Cartoon on state TV features girl criticizing friend for being overweight
North Korean sports fans revel in the highs and lows of competition
Love of athletics goes beyond national pride, with the country most passionate for the beautiful game
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans believe in UFOs?
Schools only briefly cover astronomy, and most people are too focused on surviving to care about speculative science
