Some N. Koreans express concern over government’s move to “advise” mask wearing
With North Korea once again “recommending” people wear masks, some North Koreans are expressing concern that the move is just the start of state...
N. Korea hands down an “advisory” for people to wear masks
Starting Oct. 1, North Korea began mandating that all people wear masks, Daily NK has learned.
North Korean authorities are calling it an “advisory,” but...
N. Korea appears set to pardon prisoners accused of breaking COVID-19 regulations
North Korea will soon pardon some inmates who were sent to political prison camps for violations of emergency quarantine regulations, Daily NK has learned.
According...
Hamhung instructs schools to boost students’ immunity with green tea
Hamhung's education department recently instructed schools to give their students green tea, Daily NK has learned.
According to a Daily NK source in South Hamgyong...
N. Korea orders all internal reserves focus on production of medical supplies
North Korea has ordered that all internal reserves be applied to the production of medical supplies, Daily NK has learned.
North Korea appears to...
COVID-19 vaccinations commence in some parts of N. Korea
COVID-19 vaccinations have already commenced in some parts of North Korea, beginning with places with many suspected cases, Daily NK has learned.
This development comes...
N. Korea to give higher monetary rewards to those who report disease control infractions
The State Emergency Anti-epidemic Command has unveiled plans to pay rewards to citizens who report infractions of quarantine regulations, Daily NK has learned.
According to...
Yanggang Province orders citizens with flu symptoms to self-isolate for three days
North Korea's Yanggang Province recently ordered people with flu symptoms to self-isolate for three days, Daily NK has learned.
This development comes after the authorities...
N. Korea appears worried that rising COVID-19 cases in China could reintroduce virus into...
In Liaoning Province and elsewhere in China, Chinese traders who deal with North Korean trading companies continue to prepare for trade, but freight train...
N. Korea continues intense disease control measures in regions along its borders
Since declaring victory over COVID-19, North Korea has been taking measures to return to normal life, including the lifting of mask mandates.
However, intense emergency...
