North Korea steps up efforts to increase public trust in money vouchers
North Korean authorities have recently stepped up efforts to alleviate public distrust in money vouchers, or donpyo. Even the country’s government officials are uncertain...
N. Korea’s distribution of gifts for Kim Jong Il’s birthday saw various disparities
North Korea distributed holiday gifts to cadres of party and government organizations on the Day of the Shining Star (Feb. 16, Kim Jong Il's...
N. Korean traders in China ordered to drop “poor performing” Chinese business partners
North Korean trade agencies recently ordered traders in China to cut off communciation with poor performing Chinese business partners, Daily NK has learned.
“Trading companies...
N. Korean athlete dies in crash on Pyongyang-Wonsan Motorway
A North Korean athlete was killed after being involved in a car accident on the Pyongyang-Wonsan Tourist Motorway on Apr. 27, Daily NK has...
Two opposing views of “North Korean Defectors’ Day” in North Korea
News of South Korea's establishment of a "North Korean Defectors' Day" has spread to North Korea. North Korean authorities have made no official comment...
North Korea organizes inspection teams to ensure smooth distribution of money vouchers
North Korean authorities have reportedly organized inspection teams to ensure the smooth distribution of money vouchers, or donpyo. Ostensibly, their job is to encourage...
Newly harvested potatoes appear in N. Korea’s markets
This year’s potato crop has begun circulating in markets, which is welcome news for North Koreans who have been suffering from the food shortages.
“With...
N. Korea moves forward with military recruitment for next year
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea’s military is rushing to identify potential recruits for next year as a part of efforts to fight draft...
N. Korea continues to import metal into the country
Shipments of metal were recently spotted being transported by truck into North Korea, despite the ban on such shipments by the UN Security Council,...
N. Korea held contests to honor KJU’s communist party chairmanship
Ahead of the fourth anniversary commemorating the appointment of Kim Jong Un as the chairman of North Korea’s communist party on May 9, the...
