Market Prices Stable Despite Lean Period
Rice prices in North Korea remain stable despite the arrival of the April-May "spring hardship period," inside sources have conveyed to Daily NK.
Spring...
North Koreans express disappointment over lack of summit agreement
The Rodong Sinmun and other North Korean news outlets are not reporting that the second US-DPRK summit ended without an agreement. However, reports from...
North Korea earning foreign currency by selling river sand
North Korea has recently concluded an agreement to export sand to China, Daily NK sources have reported. Sand is explicitly prohibited for export by...
Photo shows forced work mobilization of residents in Hyesan
Mobilized workers are shown along railway tracks in Hyesan, Ryanggang Province.Image: Daily NK sourceA source inside North Korea has sent a photo of local...
China Arrests, Shortly Repatriated to North Korea
A North Korean border guard who defected on the 15th was arrested on the afternoon of 20th by the Chinese border garrison of Sanhe...
Higher Yields and Lower Distribution
Even though some of North Korea’s farmland including much around Shinuiju was flooded this year, in other provinces food production has been greater than...
Photographer and assistant in North Korea arrested for media distribution
In the latest sign of efforts to stem the flow of outside information despite an international pivot at the top levels, the North Korean...
Farmers Receive First Cash Since 2004
Shenyang, China -- The North Korean authorities apparently started paying farmers as of the 16th, starting with Migok Collective Farm in Sariwon, North Hwanghae...
Authorities increase monitoring of defector families
The North Korean authorities are stepping up efforts to prevent the escape of more citizens from the country with new tactics focusing on intimidation....
Pyongyang citizens leaving homes in winter due to lack of heating
A considerable number of Pyongyang citizens residing in high-rise apartment buildings with central heating systems are leaving their homes to live with relatives or...
