Pyongyang man arrested for using counterfeit dollars
A Pyongyang resident in his 20s has been arrested by North Korean police for using counterfeit money, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of...
N. Korea investigates corruption at oil distribution center in Nampo
North Korea's central government recently sent an inspection team to an oil distribution center affiliated with the Nampo Trade Administration Bureau, Daily NK has...
N. Korean security officials increasingly turn to extortion of money changers, remittance brokers
North Korean security officials in the China-North Korea border region are increasingly turning to extortion of money changers and remittance brokers to make money,...
N. Koreans file complaints about corruption in rural housing construction projects
North Koreans in some regions of the country have filed complaints with party authorities against people's committee officials and construction managers for corruption in...
N. Korean teenage thieves skip school to rob elderly vendors
Teenage thieves have recently been robbing elderly street vendors in Pyongsong, South Pyongan Province, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity for security...
Nason party official arrested for leaking state secrets to friends
A veteran of the Reconnaissance General Bureau who worked for the Nason Party Committee was recently arrested for leaking state secrets, Daily NK has...
N. Korean security agents demand large sums from remittance brokers
North Korean security agents in North Hamgyong Province demanded large sums of cash from remittance brokers ahead of recent holidays, including Lunar New Year...
North Korea cracks down on brewing of moonshine
North Korea's national police agency recently issued orders to crack down on people involved in the brewing of illegal alcohol, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking...
Kaechon government official faces struggle session for bribery
An official of the Kaechon People's Committee was recently subjected to a public struggle session for using his position to solicit bribes in exchange...
Bicycle theft ring leader to get light punishment due to connections
The leader of a gang of bicycle thieves recently arrested by the police in North Hamgyong Province will likely receive a slap on the...
