N. Korea is taking its time to put new foreign currency vouchers into full...
North Korea has recently issued new foreign currency vouchers, but has yet to make full-fledged efforts to put them into circulation, Daily NK has...
N. Korea has quarantined 865 suspected COVID-19 cases
North Korea has quarantined at least 865 people showing symptoms of COVID-19 infections in government-designated facilities across the country, Daily NK has learned.
A report...
N. Korea cancels events commemorating Kim Il Sung’s birthday
North Korean authorities canceled many of the events commemorating Kim Il Sung’s birthday on Apr. 15, Daily NK has learned.
“On Monday night, the authorities...
North Korea ordered military into “No. 1 combat posture” after defector crossed border
North Korea ordered the military into “No. 1 combat posture” immediately after a defector to the South re-defected back to the North on Jan....
Kim Jong Un orders remodeling of major hotels in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently ordered sections of several hotels in Pyongyang to be remodeled by the end of 2021, Daily NK...
Disease control efforts are impacting compost production, sources
Daily NK sources have reported that North Korea’s efforts aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 have begun to impact compost production this year.
North...
N. Korea uses “recorded calls” to better track down international callers
North Korea has recently begun to use recorded phone calls to improve efforts to track down international callers, Daily NK has learned.
“Signal detection units...
N. Korea’s new smartphone not yet available in stores
North Korea's new smartphone, the “Madusan,” is not yet available in stores, Daily NK has learned.
NK Economy, a South Korean news website specializing in...
N. Korea still rejecting Chinese proposals to repatriate defectors
A Daily NK source said on Tuesday that North Korea has continued to reject notifications from the Chinese public security bureau stating they intend...
Kim Yo Jong and the “Party Center”
With Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, playing a more central role in state affairs, the frequent appearance of the...
