Relatives of N. Korean defectors are now highly preferred marriage partners
The relatives of North Korean defectors are now considered some of the country's best candidates for marriage, reflecting changes in marriage preferences as economic...
Yanggang Province emphasizes personal hygiene amid rise in flu cases
Following a rise of flu cases in Yanggang Province, local officials have responded by stressing personal hygiene and advising people to use folk remedies...
N. Korean truck traffic continues between Sinuiju and Dandong
Following the resumption of freight truck traffic between Sinuiju and Dandong last week, trucks have been passing between the two cities every morning since....
Hyesan housewives delighted to have husbands helping out at home
Housewives in the city of Hyesan are in fine spirits after many of their husbands began spontaneously helping with chores after returning from work,...
Hoeryong security officials turn to violence to extract confessions from remittance brokers
Security officials in Hoeryong are making a habit of exercising extreme violence against people who are detained for making illegal remittances, Daily NK has...
N. Korea relies on phone-based orders to sell new smartphone
After unveiling a new smartphone called the “Hwawon” last month, North Korea has been selling the product through phone-based orders, Daily NK has learned.
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N. Korea’s growing wig exports lead to increased demand for hair
North Korea’s exports of wigs to China are increasing significantly, leading to high demand for hair to use in wigs. Some women have opted...
N. Korean defector in China sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking
A North Korean defector in Changbai County, Jilin Province, was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison on human trafficking charges, Daily NK has...
What do N. Koreans think about the country’s new election system?
In the run-up to the Nov. 26 elections for delegates to the regional people’s committees, North Korean authorities have introduced a brand new election...
N. Korea applies market exchange rate to electronic prepaid card transactions
North Korea has recently been applying the market exchange rate, rather than the official exchange rate, to transactions with electronic prepaid cards holding foreign...
