Monthly Archives: June 2020
Samjiyon projects face continued obstacles to completion by Oct. 10
Construction projects in Samjiyon are currently making slow progress due to a lack of construction materials and food - and even complacency among construction...
N. Korean soldiers on inter-Korean border still on high state of alert
North Korean military units near the inter-Korean border are still on a high state of combat readiness despite North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's...
N. Korea prepared to blow up inter-Korean office from June 14
Two days prior to blowing up the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong, North Korea ordered nearby residents to keep clear of the area, Daily...
N. Korea orders local newspapers to prepare for leaflet drop
As North Korea prepares to send leaflets over the inter-Korean border, Daily NK has learned that the country is preparing journalists from Pyongyang and...
Fire breaks out at apartment building in Hyesan
A fire recently broke out in an apartment complex in Hyesan, Ryanggang Province, and raged for several hours before burning itself out, Daily NK...
Police seize North Korean-made clothing in Liaoning Province
Chinese police recently seized a large amount of clothing produced in a North Korean textile factory and smuggled into China's Liaoning Province, Daily NK...
Kim Yo Jong and the “Party Center”
With Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, playing a more central role in state affairs, the frequent appearance of the...
Soybean milk – a new food fad in North Korea
As North Koreans continue to face a dire economic situation caused by sanctions and the COVID-19 pandemic, soybean milk—a cheap yet nutritious drink—is becoming...
N. Korea’s decision to redeploy troops decided on last month
North Korea had already decided to redeploy troops to guard posts within the Mt. Kumgang Tourist Region, Kaesong Industrial Complex and the Demilitarized Zone...
North Korea Market Price Update: June 6, 2020
All prices shown in KPW and current as of June 6, 2020.
Data: Daily NK
