North Korean military engineering units ordered to construction sites
The General Staff Department of the Korean People's Army (KPA) recently ordered engineering units to be dispatched to construction sites in North Korea's provinces....
North Korean film stars seen begging for food at Pyongsong’s Okjon Market
Some North Korean film stars have been finding it difficult to make a living under the COVID-19 pandemic, Daily NK has learned.
“In early January,...
Three N. Korean workers disappear in Chinese city of Dandong
Three North Korean workers recently disappeared in the Chinese city of Dandong, leading the North Korean government to go on full alert to prevent...
Chinese officials warn of severe punishments for breaking anti-espionage law
Chinese anti-espionage officials have warned that severe punishments await individuals found to have been working in connection with foreign media or intelligence agencies in...
North Korean workers in China battle fatigue, tuberculosis
As North Korean laborers in China toil for over 16 hours each day and struggle to send money to the North Korean government’s “loyalty...
Last year, N. Korea decided on plans to deploy hypersonic missiles in 2023
During late last year’s Sixth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee, North Korea considered and then selected a plan for a first stage...
N. Korea tightens flow of people in and out of Chagang Province
North Korean authorities recently established two new sentry posts on roads heading into Chagang Province as part of efforts to better monitor the movement...
N. Korean laborers in China are still making clothing for S. Korean and US...
North Korean laborers dispatched to China are still making clothing for South Korean and US brands, Daily NK has learned.
Daily NK recently obtained photos...
Amid rumors of government intervention, commodity prices fall significantly in Chongjin’s Sunam Market
Commodity prices in some of North Korea’s markets have been falling recently, Daily NK has learned. A source told Daily NK that there are...
Kaesong hands down “unreasonable” new quota for scrap metal collection
There is discontent among some Kaesong Special City residents after municipal authorities recently handed down an “unreasonable” quota for collecting “scrap metal” after the...
