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...
Hyesan police launch manhunt for thief
Hyesan police recently launched a manhunt for a man in his twenties who escaped while being investigated for theft, Daily NK has learned.
After the...
Whistleblower: State security officer in Russia is stealing workers’ money
Chae Sung Chol, a state security officer attached to a North Korean construction company in the Russian city of Irkutsk, is currently the focus...
Chongjin man arrested for selling unusable mobile phone
A young man in Chongjin was recently detained after North Korean authorities caught him selling a broken mobile phone, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on...
Kaesong authorities cover up bike theft due to family connections
Kaesong police officials recently covered up an alleged bicycle theft because a relative of the thief works in the police department, Daily NK has...