April 15th, 1912 – a date engraved into the very fabric of Korean history. On this day, Kim Il Sung, the founding President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,…
A new photo exhibition has opened in Pyongyang to highlight the city’s ongoing transformation and urban development in recent years. Titled “Our Capital Pyongyang, Greatly Transformed in the Era of…
As April blossoms across the Korea, it brings with it a profound wave of remembrance and reverence. In the hearts of the Korean people, this month is not just a…
Agricultural workers in Chongsan-ri, Kangso District of the DPRK, recollect the undying feats of President Kim Il Sung associated with the farm. It was on this very land that the…
Children at the Korean Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Disability bring into full bloom their hope and talents under the benefits of the best socialist system in the country. In…
From ancient times, our people have made and used various daily necessities and decorative items using grasses, tree stems, leaves, bark, and other plant materials. People commonly referred to this…
The Korean people have long used pickled fish as one of their diets. In the course they created an excellent fish-pickling culture. Shells of dozens of kinds of shellfish, including…
Just a short drive – about 8 kilometers from the city of Sariwon in North Hwanghae Province, Mt. Jongbang is one of DPRK hidden gems. Known for its breathtaking landscapes…
With nearly 80% of its land covered by mountains, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) offers some of the most captivating mountain tourism in East Asia. From dramatic landscapes…
Drinking water is essential for life, and everyone knows it no matter where they live on this planet. The Kangso mineral water has long been loved by the people of…
In recent years, numerous molecular targeted cancer drugs have been researched and developed in DPRK, yielding significant results in clinical practice. Among these, many have been formulated based on traditional…
Established on March 15, 2024, the Kangdong Greenhouse Complex has rapidly become a central pillar in the DPRK’s efforts to enhance food security and improve the dietary quality of Pyongyang…
Every year on March 14th, DPRK commemorates Tree-Planting Day, a significant national event dating back to 1952. At the height of the Korean War, President Kim Il Sung launched a…
In Pyongyang’s Central District, Gyogu-dong, People’s Unit 23, an 84-year-old woman named Choi Gil Sun often reminisces about her youth. In August 1958, after graduating from middle school, she volunteered…
Many creations representing the rapid development of Juche-oriented architecture have appeared in the DPRK where a new era of the people-first architecture was ushered in. Each monumental edifice is associated…
Throughout history, Korean women have played a vital role in shaping the country’s progress. From the early days of the revolution to the present, they have contributed to national prosperity…
In the heart of Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Taedong River flows as a vital lifeline of the city, offering not just scenic beauty…
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the naming of the orthodox martial art of the Korean nation, Taekwon-Do. Taekwon-Do originated from Subakhui (a Korean style of martial art using…
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