Monthly Archives: September 2019
North Korea continues showdown with the US, seeks “new path”
Although US-South Korean military drills have ended, it appears unlikely that US-North Korean talks will resume anytime soon. The US seems to be waiting...
North Korea ramps up honey production
The number of beekeepers producing honey and beeswax in North Korea is being ramped up across the country, including near major cities such as...
China and North Korea align efforts to check the US
While negotiations with the US have been in deadlock, North Korea and China have grown closer. In addition to official visits including Chinese Foreign...
Daily NK snapshots from North Korea
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Grandiose Youth Day Celebrations Despite Economic Troubles
North Korean officials ordered that grand celebrations be held for this year’s Youth Day (August 28th), a national...
Foreign expert notes flaws in North Korea’s medical system
Training for mid- to high-level managers at hospitals in Ryanggang Province to discuss the region’s medical system included participation by a foreign expert, Daily...
Teachers’ rally sparks hope for change in North Korea’s education system
The North Korean government has announced through the Rodong Sinmun and other state-run media that a rally will be held to discuss ‘transformation of...
Daily NK snapshots from North Korea
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The Sweetening of North Korea’s Snack Industry
Even as recently as the early 2000s, there were very few North Korean confections that were sweet. Consumers...
Military couple faces corruption charges for illegal taxi business in Pyongyang
A military officer and his wife are under a corruption investigation for operating an illegal taxi business in Pyongyang, Daily NK learned from multiple...
Government prices for blueberries fall, leading farmers to hoard
Parts of Ryanggang Province are at the height of the blueberry picking season, but farmers are voicing concerns because blueberry prices have fallen dramatically...
Gold mining entices prospectors near state-run Taebong Mine
UMG: I’m here today with Daily NK’s Kang Mi Jin to talk about North Korea’s market trends. Today were going to talk about gold,...
