labor camp, extortion

N. Korean security officials increasingly turn to extortion of money changers, remittance brokers

North Korean security officials in the China-North Korea border region are increasingly turning to extortion of money changers and remittance brokers to make money,...
border, hyesan, water shortage,

Hyesan’s crackdown on street vendors eases

The recently launched crackdown on street vendors in Hyesan has eased recently, Daily NK has learned. "The authorities have been conducting a special crackdown on...
tractor, farm, farming, farms, farmer, supplies, agricultural, rations, security

N. Korea cuts supply of rations to regional security bureaus by one-third

Following an announcement by the Ministry of State Security that rations to regional security bureaus would be cut by one-third this year, the Yanggang...
corruption

N. Koreans file complaints about corruption in rural housing construction projects

North Koreans in some regions of the country have filed complaints with party authorities against people's committee officials and construction managers for corruption in...
Military guard post in North Pyongan Province along the Amnok River

N. Korea’s response to US-ROK military drills disrupts economic activity

The North Korean authorities restricted the movements of its citizens because of the tense political situation on Mar. 4, the first day of the...
development

N. Korea collects funds from people to fund regional development projects

North Korea is pushing ahead with a plan to build factories in the provinces under its "20x10 regional development policy." As part of this,...

N. Korea’s recent firings of officials are excessive

North Korea is moving forward with an excessive level of personnel changes in a push to achieve state-led projects. On Mar. 8, a source inside...

New homes in North Korea’s Yanggang Province are very drafty

People who have moved into newly built houses in agricultural areas of Yanggang Province are complaining that the new homes are very drafty, Daily...

Orang County power plant suffers damage due to deadly fire in late February

Workers at a medium-sized power plant in Orang County were summoned to a public criticism meeting after a deadly fire broke out at the...

Unfounded rumors lead some N. Koreans to cancel weddings this year

A number of North Korean weddings have recently been delayed or canceled for superstitious reasons, Daily NK has learned. "A rumor is circulating in Chongjin...

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