Who Is the Chairperson of the People’s Unit?
In North Korea, it is suggested that "at the whim of the chairperson of the People's Unit, even house prices can skyrocket."
A source from...
North Korean Doping Medalist in Danger?
North Korea is likely to severely punish one of its athletes after he tested positive for prohibited drugs at the Beijing Olympics and was...
Inspection of TV and Radio during Olympics
During the Beijing Olympics, North Korean authorities are intensively inspecting whether or not the residents of the border regions have remodeled their televisions and/or...
Drug Smugglers in Collusion with Cadres
The number of wealthy people who are making a lot of money through “Ice,” or methamphetamine, trafficking is sharply increasing, as drug trafficking has...
The Younger Generation in Pyongyang Listen to Foreign Music through MP3s
Shenyang, China -- Residents of Pyongyang unanimously report that what young people want the most is an “MP3 Player.”
Ms. Kim, a woman in her...
Floods Last Year, Drought This Year in North Korea
Changchun, China -- North Korea's drought is expected to be more severe than first predicted.
An inside source from North Hamkyung Province said in a...
North Korean Cigarette Production: Chinese Cigarettes Disappear
The market share of North Korean cigarette manufacturers has been increasing because North Korean cigarette factories have turned their gaze on domestic low-priced brands...
More Monitoring Cameras along the Border
The quantity of surveillance equipment used to monitor the North Korea-Chinese border region has been increased.
An inside source from North Korea said in a...
Tramline Cars Collide, 400 Students Injured
The streetcars, which were carrying students to training for the Arirang performance, overturned and around 400 students were injured.
A source from Pyongyang...
Real Estate Business Appears in North Korea
As the socialist order in North Korea has loosened, the attitude of "If General Kim Jong Il does not feed us, why should we...
