This study aims to broaden an understanding about performing arts and the status of artists in North Korea, by analyzing the honorary titles for artists in the field of music and dance. It tries analyzing the present status of North Korean artists based on the yearbooks of literature and arts, that were published in North Korea from 1998 to 2018. The im portant artistic activities of North Korean artists are propagandas of po litical ideology and policies. The honorary titles of artists are given to re ward for these achievements. It is difficult to find data on personal in formation and artistic innovations by the artists.