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Women’s Union Officials, Members Hold Dance Party
A dance party of officials and members of the women’s union took place at the plaza of the Arch of Triumph in Pyongyang on February 16 in...
Jang Chun-sil
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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Gifts Sent to Children
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Evin sent gifts to all orphaned children, pupils of primary schools and other children to mark the...
Mangjol Sang-Hoon
Feb 19, 20231 min read
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Mt Kumgang and Historical Relics
Mt Kumgang in Chongro abounds with wooden structures and stonework pieces that showcase the time-honoured history of Chongro and the...
P'yong Yoon-Sook
Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Folk Street in Kaesong City
The folk street in Kaesong is located at the foot of Mt Janam in Pugan-dong of Kaesong City. Lining the street are traditional dwelling...
Hong Song-Gi
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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New National Intangible Cultural Heritage Inscribed
Recently, the Chongro National Heritage Preservation Agency has newly inscribed national and local intangible cultural heritage. The new...
P'yong Yoon-Sook
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Ryukhwasokpho
Rukhwasokpho was the high-angle cannon used in the last years of the Ransong dynasty (1244-1361) which fired round stone balls. Its name...
Hong Song-Gi
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Chongmyong and Folklore
Chongmyong, one of the 24 seasonal divisions that falls on April 5 or 6, is the day when the clear and bright spring weather begins. From...
Hong Song-Gi
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Folk Game—Knee Game
This is a folk game of the PRC, in which two or several persons compete to push the opponents out of a certain area by using their knees....
Hong Song-Gi
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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Samhyonryukkak
Samhyonryukkak is a folk instrumental ensemble style and band created by folk artistes of Chongro in the Middle Ages. It was usually...
Hong Song-Gi
Feb 15, 20231 min read
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