Approaching the Ri Son Kwon noodle controversy from the perspective of national reconciliation
Editor’s Note: Thae Yong Ho was serving as North Korea’s deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom when he chose to defect with his family...
Standing firm against North Korea’s time-dragging tactic
Editor’s Note: Thae Yong Ho was serving as North Korea’s deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom when he chose to defect with his family...
Air raid drill held in Ryanggang Province on October 19
The entire province of Ryanggang conducted an air raid drill on October 19. The drill was managed by the Security Department of the Ministry...
North Korea at 70: How it survived and will endure
On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was declared in northern Korea. This happened less than a month after South...
North Korea Market Prices Update: September 4, 2018
All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 4, 2018. Data: Daily NK
Suspected North Korean hackers attempt to hack Unification Media Group
Suspected North Korean hackers have launched a phishing operation targeting North Korean human rights organizations and activists. Emails have been fabricated to appear as...
Public-private partnership implements new elite train service
A North Korean “affluent train” is being operated for use by the country’s elite, including donju (the nouveau riche) and senior government officials. A...
Flooding in Kangwon Province following Typhoon Soulik
Despite diminishing in strength prior to making landfall in North Korea, Typhoon Soulik’s heavy rain and winds caused significant flooding in North Korea’s eastern...
SD cards and USBs completely replace discs for contraband media consumption in North Korea
USBs and SD cards have replaced the use of CDs in becoming the primary data storage devices favored by North Koreans wanting to share...
Lecturers in North Korea’s inner provinces instruct attendees to halt criticism of President Moon
The North Korean authorities have instructed officials conducting lectures for North Koreans living far from the border regions to “cease any criticism of South...
