Culture
Information related to the North Korean culture and culture in North Korea
North Korea’s 1970s Hallyu: socialist spectaculars in the Third World
Kim Il Sung deployed art troupes as a way to spread his version of socialism and deepen diplomatic ties
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about black people?
"In general, North Koreans sympathize with black Americans just like they do with those in Africa"
North Korean media warns citizens against “uncivilized” acts in public places
DPRK leadership increasingly concerned with elite corruption, infiltration of foreign culture, analyst says
“Friend”: Paek Nam Nyong and the long search for a decent North Korean novel
Pyongyang's literary output has long been seen as stilted and doctrinaire. Could a new translation change that?
North Korean foreign ministry boasts of “clean land” free of coronavirus cases
In unusual move, MFA statement promotes Chinese praise of DPRK virus prevention measures
Crash Landing on You: the inter-Korean love story touching a chord in the South
The soap opera has proven a smash-hit for South Korean and international audiences. But how accurate is it?
Ri Yong Man, long-time North Korean cultural diplomat, passes away
Artists pay tribute to DPRK official's "towering contribution" to cultural exchange
The giant’s miniature garden: Masayuki Aramaki’s Pyongyang odyssey
The Japanese filmmaker has been to North Korea 35 times, meticulously capturing daily life. Why does he keep going back?
Annual Pyongyang film festival postponed by a month, organizers say
Pyongyang International Film Festival (PIFF) now set to take place in October for reasons that remain unclear
North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April
Landscaping and interior work well underway, Rodong Sinmun reports, though other signs point to possible delay
