Monthly Archives: August 2022
Pence Cartoon: “Black Bloc Bullocks”
Explanatory Note: The North Korean government has sought to jump-start the country’s moribund economy following a protracted covid lockdown. Doubling down on efforts to...
N. Korea’s political prison camp population has fallen by around 20,000 compared to last...
The population of North Korea’s political prison camps has decreased by around 20,000 compared to July of last year, Daily NK has learned.
According to...
North Korea imports Chinese meteorological equipment
North Korea is actively pushing the modernization of its meteorological equipment, Daily NK has learned. Multiple sources say that as part of this effort,...
Russia sends wheat to North Korea in return for diplomatic support
North Korea recently imported wheat from Russia, with some in the Workers' Party saying that the country received the aid in return for officially recognizing...
N. Korea plans nationwide update of mobile phone operating systems by December
North Korea plans to carry out a nationwide update of its mobile phone operating system at the end of the year, Daily NK has...
N. Korean military prepares for joint military-civilian events to celebrate Chuseok
The North Korean military is currently preparing for joint military-civil activities in which family members of fallen soldiers can take part in grave tending...
N. Korea continues intense disease control measures in regions along its borders
Since declaring victory over COVID-19, North Korea has been taking measures to return to normal life, including the lifting of mask mandates.
However, intense emergency...
S. Hamgyong Province vinalon factory manufactures products using imported Chinese materials
The February 8 Vinalon Complex in Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, is manufacturing products using raw materials imported from China, Daily NK has learned.
A source...
N. Korea’s breadbasket suffers damage due to rains and winds
Farmland and crops in some parts of North Korea's two Hwanghae provinces, considered the country's breadbasket, have suffered damage due to recent rains and...
N. Korea orders provincial authorities to ensure military units on border have enough food
The North Korean government recently ordered provincial party and administrative organizations in the China-North Korea border region to make sure military units guarding the...
