North Korea once again imports refined oil from China
North Korea has once again imported refined oil from China, Daily NK has learned. Amongst themselves, officials in North Korea are saying that imports...
Successor Almost Revealed to Hyesan
Finally, after a great deal of delay, most of the residents of Hyesan in Yangkang Province apparently now know who the successor is. According...
North Korean mother and daughter in abject poverty go missing
A mother and daughter reportedly went missing while picking plants in the mountains in Onsong County in mid-April. They may have been arrested by...
Movements to Secure Fertilizer
The North Korean authorities since the beginning of this year have accelerated securing fertilizers under the slogan ‘agriculture focused line’. There have been orders...
[Photo] Residents suffering from Samjiyon Railway construction project
A railway is being constructed between Wiyon and Samjiyon County in Ryanggang Province. Image: Daily NKSince June 2015, the North Korean regime has mobilized a...
N. Korea earns millions every year from selling fishing rights to Chinese companies
The North Korean authorities are earning millions of dollars each year by selling fishing rights to Chinese fishing companies, Daily NK has learned. The...
Stability-seeking Party cadres seek out illegal fortune tellers
A new fad coinciding with the New Year is emerging in North Korea, in which fortune tellers are making house visits. More and more...
Real estate market suffers due to stalled trade activity
Following an unprecedented period of growth, North Korea's real estate market is experiencing a downturn following the adoption of international sanctions. In addition to...
Bribe to Cross Tumen River Hits $715
Changchun, China -- Since the regulation of the border area along the Tumen River was strengthened for the Beijing Olympics, the cost for crossing...
[Photos] Mobile users reluctant to switch to homegrown telecoms network
The North Korean authorities have instructed residents to join the state-run telecommunications network Kangsong Net, but many are reportedly not heeding the instruction. Instead,...
