Monthly Archives: March 2023
No signs that the Samjang Customs House is reopening in March
The Samjang Customs House in Taehongdan County, Yanggang Province, has yet to reopen despite rumors that suggested it would be opening in mid-March.
“Rumors even...
N. Korea’s growing trade with China pushes down market prices of imported goods
The recent expansion of North Korea’s trade with China has led to more diversity in imports compared to last year. The prices of imported...
Many N. Korean farmers unhappy about efforts to convert fields into rice paddies
Many North Korean farmers are unhappy about their government's push to convert crop fields into rice paddies, Daily NK has learned.
“As the soil gets...
Many N. Koreans tired of government emphasis on disease prevention measures
Despite officially announcing the end of the country’s outbreak of COVID-19 last year, North Korean authorities continue to emphasize that pandemic prevention measures remain...
Facing severe financial troubles, Hoeryong family of four takes their own lives
A family of four suffering from severe financial difficulties recently committed suicide in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong Province, Daily NK has learned.
“Locals were shocked by...
North Korea demands Chinese factories hand over “voluntary contributions”
North Korean trading companies are openly demanding that Chinese factories employing North Korean workers provide them with "voluntary contributions" in the form of money...
What’s behind the popularity of N. Korea’s version of Netflix?
North Korea's "My Companion" website is popular among consumers because it is being frequently updated and its content can be viewed across various devices,...
N. Hamgyong Province investigates how well localities care for discharged soldiers
North Hamgyong Province recently launched inspections to review how well the province's cities and counties are implementing a national law that aims to improve...
Pyongyang reissues city residency cards to some people in the metropolis
Changes in Pyongyang’s administrative districts due to apartment construction projects have led the authorities to reissue city residency cards to some Pyongyang residents, Daily...
Chongjin kindergarten teachers cobble together lunches from students’ lunchboxes
Kindergarten teachers who are struggling to make a living in Chongjin have been cobbling together lunches with food taken from their students’ lunch boxes, Daily...
