Monthly Archives: May 2023
N. Korea continues to release new smartphones despite border closure
North Korea has continued to release new smartphone models despite the closure of its borders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the economic...
N. Korean foreign exchange rates weaken amid plummeting expectations over trade
North Korea's foreign exchange rates have weakened recently after climbing due to expectations that overland trade with China would expand in mid-May.
According to Daily...
N. Korea expands efforts to increase savings account, insurance subscribers
North Korea has recently moved to expand subscribers to insurance and installment savings accounts as part of efforts to enlarge the government's sources of...
38 North: Work resumes on Chinese side of New Yalu River bridge
Commercial satellite imagery of the three kilometer New Yalu River suspension bridge connecting the Chinese city of Dandong with North Korea’s Sinuiju across the...
Russia’s Hypersonic Strike on Ukraine’s Patriot Missiles is a Very Good Sign For North...
On May 16, as part of a series of Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kiev Russian Air Force, MiG-31K strike fighters launched...
Rodong Sinmun: Kim Jong Un urges for measures to be taken to prevent forest...
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is personally urging for “thorough countermeasures” to be taken to prevent forest fires from breaking out this spring,...
Cybersecurity company issues warning about malicious emails targeting NKHR groups
Hauri, a security software company, issued a warning on May 19 about malicious emails targeted to North Korean human rights groups, with the sender...
Sinuiju security official arrested on corruption charges
A security agent in Sinuiju was recently arrested on corruption charges for allegedly using his power to squeeze locals for money.
Speaking on condition of...
N. Korea hands down order regarding farm mobilizations in South Hwanghae Province
North Korea recently handed down an order to farms in South Hwanghae Province regarding agricultural mechanization and the need for political activities to take...
Mirim Horse Riding Club is for the exclusive use of N. Korea’s elite
One of Kim Jong Un’s most well-known legacy projects, the Mirim Horse Riding Club, is being used exclusively by high-level party cadres and wealthy...
