Monthly Archives: September 2021
N. Korea makes steady development on hypersonic missiles since establishing research institute and college...
For the first time, North Korea has tested a newly developed hypersonic missile.
“The Academy of Defence Science of the DPRK test-fired a hypersonic missile...
North Korea emphasizes strict management of grain supplies ahead of autumn harvest
North Korean authorities are stressing strict management of grain supplies ahead of the autumn harvest and have been engaging in political education efforts at...
North Korea issues order allowing people to use foreign currency at state-run food shops
North Korean authorities have recently allowed locals to purchase food using foreign currency, Daily NK has learned. This comes amid efforts by North Korean...
N. Korea is taking its time to put new foreign currency vouchers into full...
North Korea has recently issued new foreign currency vouchers, but has yet to make full-fledged efforts to put them into circulation, Daily NK has...
China appears to be cracking down on “unofficial trade” with North Korea
China’s government recently refused to permit the export of a shipment of rice into North Korea, Daily NK has learned. An expert Daily NK...
New prison camp in N. Pyongan Province is a political prison camp
North Korea has reportedly built a new political prison camp in North Pyongan Province's Pihyon County.
It is the third new political prison camp constructed...
Over a dozen military parade participants rushed to hospital after showing signs of COVID-19
Over a dozen university students who took part in the military parade to mark the 73rd anniversary of the founding of North Korea on...
Financial distress leads some North Koreans to resort to robbery
Daily NK recently learned of several cases of robbery that have occurred in various areas of North Korea.
According to a Daily NK source on...
North Korea shortens language learning time in kindergartens
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently issued an order to reduce the study time of the North Korean language in kindergartens throughout the...