The Arts

The production of literature and art in North Korea is completely controlled by the state: from ideological lines, forms of presentation, availability to dissemination to the public. However, this does not mean that the Korean people are poor in art, but on the contrary, there are quite a lot of rich art genres and distinct fashions that appear and change continuously over time.

Movies in North Korea are popular entertainment for the general public, while other specialized genres such as circuses or concerts are only available to foreign visitors, national festivals and individuals are chosen to enjoy (due to their revolutionary heritage or recognition as people with meritorious services to the revolution). This leads to an interesting cultural feature of North Korea where the people are extremely fond of singing, dancing and music, especially concerts or circus shows. If they have the opportunity to participate, they will feel extremely happy and proud.