Pyongyang cold noodles at home
Read about Pyongyang raengmyon and make cold buckwheat noodles together at home with toppings you can find.
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A date with a touch of North Korea.
These dates at home draw on documented cultural references. They do not suggest independent visits or access to places in North Korea.
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Tasting and comparing kimchi
Read about North Korea's documented kimchi tradition and taste two varieties at home from a trusted shop.
Arirang in two versions
Listen to two recordings of Arirang and compare how the voice, tempo and instruments give the same song a different mood.
Korean traditional dress in pictures
Look at documented images of traditional clothing from North Korea and each design your own colour palette on paper for a festive outfit.
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