Monthly Archives: June 2020
Ryanggang Province is in the midst of berry-picking season
Despite COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, an increasing number of North Koreans in Ryanggang Province is picking berries on nearby mountains, Daily NK has learned.
“Members...
N. Korea’s planned leaflet drop is a no-go, for now
Daily NK learned yesterday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent order to defer military action against South Korea also applied to North...
N. Korea focuses on ending ship-based smuggling on border
North Korean authorities recently ordered that ships travelling near the Sino-North Korean border must have a security official on board as part of efforts...
Kim Yo Jong orders literary works for Pyongyang hospital project
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has ordered the creation of a series of literary works focused on the Pyongyang...
N. Korea recently bought phone-tapping devices from abroad
North Korea recently purchased phone-tapping devices from abroad to better monitor mobile phone calls, Daily NK has learned.
“The government purchased 15 phone-tapping devices from...
Pence Cartoon: “Deflated”
Explanatory Note
“Deflated” reveals the contradictions of North Korea’s response to COVID-19. The country still maintains that it has no COVID-19 cases, which is almost...
N. Korea to install new surveillance cameras on Sino-NK border
North Korea recently purchased new surveillance cameras from China costing several million dollars, Daily NK has learned.
Given that new surveillance cameras were already installed...
The Pyongyang General Hospital project’s dark side
The focus on speed at the Pyongyang General Hospital project has led to a spate of accidents at the construction site, Daily NK has...
North Korean schools to go on vacation again from July 1
North Korean authorities have ordered all educational institutions to go on vacation again from July 1 until Aug. 31, Daily NK has learned.
While the...
North Korea Market Price Update: June 19, 2020
All prices shown in KPW and current as of June 19, 2020.
Data: Daily NK
