One of the biggest questions we get asked is: Is North Korea Communist? in theory, it should be a straightforwards answer. Most casual observers assume the answer is a straightfoward yes: simply because the DPRK was founded by the influence of the USSR in the aftermath of World War II and ... » Learn More about Is North Korea Communist?
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The Rungrado May Day Stadium: The World’s Largest Sporting Arena
With North Korea's famous mass games on the horizon for September and October 2019, you might be wondering a bit about where they are being hosted. Plenty of our posts have talked about the "Rungrado May Day Stadium" as the venue. Similarly, we have also described it as the largest all-seater ... » Learn More about The Rungrado May Day Stadium: The World’s Largest Sporting Arena
Vietnam to North Korea Flights to be Launched in June
Starting in June, the first flights from Hanoi, Vietnam to Pyongyang, North Korea will commence. As reported first on VNexpress, a Vietnamese travel agency has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean International Travel Company (KITC) to commence regular charted flights between the two ... » Learn More about Vietnam to North Korea Flights to be Launched in June
The Arirang Festival: But What is Arirang?
As you have probably heard, North Korea's Mass Games are back for 2019! Sometimes, these games have been referred to as the Arirang Festival, but you might be wondering what exactly does "Arirang" mean, and how does it relate specifically to North Korea and this huge event? More than being just a ... » Learn More about The Arirang Festival: But What is Arirang?
What are North Korea’s Mass Games?
Yesterday came an announcement that North Korea's Mass Games, the biggest and most famous event of the year in the country, will return in 2019! It is easy for those familiar with the country to get excited, but what about newcomers to this subject? Just what are the Mass Games? And why are they ... » Learn More about What are North Korea’s Mass Games?