May 2019 - Daily NK English

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sunchon, farm, rural

News

Some families in North Korea face starvation due to international sanctions,...

Ha Yuna - May 31, 2019

North Korean resident on his mobile phone in a provincial region of the country

Economy

Mobile rental business in North Korea thriving amidst crackdown on international...

Kang Mi Jin - May 31, 2019

An elementary school classroom in North Korea.

Economy

North Korea faces flight of burned out teachers

Mun Dong Hui - May 30, 2019

The Pyongyang 2425, North Korea's latest smartphone model

Economy

Free data after 11 PM: North Korea’s curious mobile data plans

Mun Dong Hui - May 30, 2019

News

North Korea Market Prices Update: May 28, 2019

Daily NK - May 29, 2019

Truck crosses into Dandong, China, from Sinuiju, North Korea

Economy

North Korean customs officials continue to demand bribes from traders

Mun Dong Hui - May 29, 2019

Musan County, North Hamgyong Province residence

News

Massive international market plans for Musan cancelled following Hanoi summit failure

Seulkee Jang - May 29, 2019

coal mine

News

Poor infrastructure blamed for coal mine fatality in North Korea

Seulkee Jang - May 28, 2019

Sakju County, North Pyongan Province

Economy

North Korean trading company operator ambivalent on humanitarian aid from South

Kang Mi Jin - May 28, 2019

Economy

Chongjin factories releasing contaminated water into local streams

Mun Dong Hui - May 27, 2019

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