101. International Religious Freedom Report 2002: Korea, Democratic People's Republic Most of the temples are regarded as cultural relics, but religious The impact of these contacts on religious freedom in north korea remains unclear. http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/irf/2002/13876.htm

Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Releases International Religious Freedom East Asia and Pacific Korea, Democratic People's Republic of International Religious Freedom Report 2002 Released by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor The Constitution provides for "freedom of religious belief;" however, in practice the Government discourages organized religious activity, except that which is supervised tightly by officially recognized groups linked to the Government. Genuine religious freedom does not exist. There was no information available on societal attitudes toward religious freedom. The U.S. Government does not have diplomatic relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and information about the situation for religious freedom in the country is limited. The Government maintains tight and effective control on information on conditions in the country. In October 2001, the Secretary of State designated the DPRK as a "Country of Particular Concern" for particularly severe violations of religious freedom. The Government does not allow representatives of foreign governments, journalists, or other invited visitors the freedom of movement that would enable them to assess fully human rights conditions in the country. This report is based on information obtained over more than a decade, updated where possible by information drawn from recent interviews, reports, and other documentation. While limited in detail, this information is nonetheless indicative of the religious freedom situation in the country today.

102. DPRK's Socialist Constitution (Full Text) The Democratic People’s Republic of korea is a socialist fatherland of Juche which Socialist culture, which is flourishing and developing in the DPRK, http://210.145.168.243/pk/061st_issue/98091708.htm

DPRK's Socialist Constitution (Full Text) Here is an unofficial translation of the amended and supplemented socialist constitution of the DPRK which was adopted on Sept. 5 by the first session of the 10th Supreme People f s Assembly. Preface Chapter1 Politics Chapter2 Economy Chapter3 Culture ... Chapter7 National Emblem, Flag, National Anthem and Capital Preface The Democratic People f s Republic of Korea is a socialist fatherland of Juche which embodies the idea of and guidance by the great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung. The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung is the founder of the DPRK and the socialist Korea. Comrade Kim Il Sung founded the immortal Juche idea, organized and guided an anti-Japanese revolutionary struggle under its banner, created revolutionary tradition, attained the historical cause of the national liberation, and founded the DPRK, built up a solid basis of construction of a sovereign and independent state in the fields of politics, economy, culture and military, and founded the DPRK. Comrade Kim Il Sung put forward an independent revolutionary line, wisely guided the social revolution and construction at various levels, strengthened and developed the Republic into a people-centered socialist country and a socialist state of independence, self-sustenance, and self-defense.

103. Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News In English About Korea of Korean pop culture across Asia has not gone unnoticed up north. The spread and popularity of South Korean culture is limited to Pyeongyang, http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200311/200311300007.html

Home National/Politics Updated Nov.30,2003 17:00 KST 'Korean Wave' Washes into Pyeongyang Korean hit TV soap operas, such as "All In," "Autumn Rhapsody," "Winter Love Song," and "King Taejo," are becoming popular among young North Koreans. The soundtracks of the dramas are also gaining popularity, as "Like the First Day," from "All In," has become gotten popular in the North. The popularity is a sign that the ¡°Korean wave¡± the success of Korean pop culture across Asia has not gone unnoticed up north. The spread and popularity of South Korean culture is limited to Pyeongyang, Sinuiju, and Cheongjin, areas that are relatively open to outside contact, Chinese sources familiar with North Korea said. South Korean dramas wind up in the three cities about three to six months after being broadcast here. South Korean singers' performances in Pyeongyang have also given young North Koreans a jolt. One North Korean in China said, "Song Dae-gwan's 'Four Beats' is the biggest hit, but Yun Do-hyun band's songs have such a strong and fast beat that they are not yet well accepted." One Sinuiju customs official was caught letting in a large number of South Korean videos into North Korea early this year. Several officials, including the party secretary, were dismissed.

104. Past News Pyongyang, September 27 (KCNA) Kim Ryong Song, head of the north side to the As you know, the Cultural and Tourist Committee of the south Korean http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2003/200309/news09/29.htm

Korean People's Cause of Justice Supported Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) The Asia-Pacific regional meeting of the World Peace Council was held in New Delhi on Sept. 20 and 21. Speakers at the meeting strongly denounced the U.S. imperialists for keeping over 40,000 troops stationed in south Korea to block peace and reunification of the Korean peninsula, and extended unchangeable support to the Korean people in their just cause for the independent and peaceful reunification of the country. Adopted at the meeting were a series of documents including a statement on solidarity with the DPRK. Noting that the tension of the Korean peninsula is reaching a high pitch, posing a serious danger to peace of the region, the statement said that it is attributable to the aggressive attempt and provocations of the U.S. imperialists who have divided Korea into two since 1945. The meeting denounced the U.S. imperialists for their moves to frustrate the dialogue and reunification process between the north and the south of Korea. It stressed that when the U.S. signs a non-aggression treaty with the DPRK and withdraws its armed forces from south Korea, it is possible to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. WPK Anniversary Celebrated Abroad Pyongyang, September 28 (KCNA) Lecture meetings, film shows, reading sessions and seminars were held in Syria, democratic Congo, Uganda and Austria from Sept. 16 to 22 on the occasion of the 6th anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's election as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and 58th birthday of the WPK. Screened at the film shows were Korean films "Mountains and Rivers of Motherland Changing Beautifully under the Leadership of the Great General," "New Korea" and so on.

105. TRAVEL.com ® RegionalAsiaNorth KoreaSociety And Culture TRAVEL.com local travel guides, low fares for airline tickets, hotels reservations, car rentals, travel deals, cruises and vacation packages, weather. http://www.travel.com/Regional/Asia/North_Korea/Society_and_Culture/

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