N. Korean weapons factories face inspections by the central government
Inspectors composed of officials from the Organization and Guidance Department and the Defense Industry Department have been conducting inspections of weapons factories affiliated with...
Steep rise of N. Korean grain prices appears to be leveling off
The North Korean authorities have been distributing food from state-run grain stores, which appears to have driven down the market price of grain, Daily...
N. Korea’s emphasis on raw material imports raises hopes about expanded trade
The North Korean government is actively helping trading organizations import the raw materials needed for its “20×10 regional development policy,” Daily NK has learned....
North Korea cracks down on grain vendors in Hyesan
North Korean authorities have recently cracked down on rice and corn vendors in Hyesan, Daily NK has learned.
"Individuals selling rice or corn in Hyesan's...
Young N. Koreans increasingly skip work due to economic hardship
As North Koreans face continuing economic hardship in the wake of the pandemic, more and more young people are skipping work. Employers are issuing...
N. Korean elite’s demand for luxury clothing, accessories on the rise
Demand for designer goods procured by North Korean trade officials in Pyongyang has increased dramatically, suggesting a growing preference among the upper class for...
N. Korea conducts lectures to promote implementation of 20×10 policy
North Korea recently held lectures for provincial cadres as part of efforts to implement the regime's new "20x10 rural development policy." The lectures appear...
North Korea’s RMB-KPW market exchange rate sees rapid increase
Foreign exchange rates have risen in North Korea's markets, but the market rate of the Chinese yuan (RMB) to the North Korean won (KPW)...
N. Korea intensifies screening of candidates for overseas work
North Korean authorities have greatly intensified ideological screenings when selecting workers to be sent overseas, apparently in response to continued defections by overseas workers.
Speaking...
N. Korea stresses repair of old railways amid push for expanded trade
North Korea's central government recently ordered North Pyongan Province to renovate and repair outdated sections of the province's railway network. The order comes amid...
