Monthly Archives: December 2023
Young N. Koreans flaunt government laws aimed at stamping out foreign culture
North Hamgyong Province's municipal and county-level party committees are intensifying ideological crackdowns against young people as the end-of-the-year approaches, Daily NK has learned.
“Even if...
Pyongyang installs decorative lighting on city streets for new year celebrations
North Korea’s central government recently ordered Pyongyang authorities to install decorative lighting on the city’s street as part of end-of-the-year celebrations. Some people, however,...
N. Korea begins accepting subscribers to 4G cellular network
North Korea recently began accepting subscribers to the country's new 4G cellular network, but many people appear to be waiting to subscribe until 4G...
N. Korean government review finds that many violators of state secrets law were state...
Members of the Ministry of State Security (MSS) are tasked with protecting state secrets, but a review of violators of the 2023 State Secrets...
Many N. Koreans can’t heat homes due to firewood shortage
As North Korea faces a huge drop in temperatures down to 20 degrees Celsius below zero at times, many North Korean families in the...
Pyongsong launches year-end inspections of local markets
The commerce department of Pyongsong's people’s committee recently launched year-end financial inspections of local markets, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity for...
N. Korea initiates first proper reregistration campaign for businesses, agencies in several years
For the first time in several years, North Korea’s national police agency is conducting a proper reregistration campaign for government agencies, businesses, and organizations....
Three N. Koreans help explain their country’s declining birth rate
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made waves when he mentioned his country's “declining birth rate” while delivering the opening remarks at the Fifth...
N. Korea orders provinces to renovate tourist sites to promote tourism
North Korea recently ordered local authorities throughout the country to renovate tourist sites and aggressively promote travel destinations, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
Yanggang Province officials seek out bribes from people using electricity on the sly
Yanggang Province authorities are carrying out frequent inspections of people’s electricity usage in areas along the China-North Korea border so they can shake people...
