Nov. 17, 2024 Sunday  
Rodong Sinmun
Paduk, Pride of Our Nation

Culture 2024.3.9.



From olden times, our people have enjoyed themselves by playing many folk games. Among them is Paduk (go).

People irrespective of age, sex and job can play Paduk and the game is widely spread in many countries, for it is good for brain activity and health and intellectual development.

A lot of people in the world learn Paduk to cultivate their minds and judgment and deepen friendship among peoples.

Paduk is popular in the DPRK under the leadership of our Party which pays deep attention to carrying forward our superior national traditions.

There are Paduk learning places in different parts of the country and national Paduk games are held every year.

The Paduk level of the DPRK is very high and there are a lot of Paduk players and fans in our country.

Paduk players of the DPRK have fully demonstrated the honor of the country by winning good results in world Paduk games.

The folk game of our nation with a long history has been developed as a superior folk sports event and popular game conducive to the cultural and emotional life of our people.

Rodong Sinmun