Kim Jong Un orders military to take lead in farmwork, reforestation efforts this year
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently ordered the Korean People’s Army (KPA) to take the initiative in farmwork and reforestation this year, Daily...
N. Korean soldier’s toes amputated after severe case of frostbite
A soldier with the 43rd Brigade, a military unit based in Yanggang Province's Samjiyon city, recently had his toes amputated due to severe frostbite...
N. Korean military calls for efforts to prevent incidents between civilians and soldiers
The North Korean army’s General Staff Department recently issued an emergency order to the entire military calling for measures to prevent incidents that worsen...
N. Korea’s Storm Corps repairs training ground for simulating raids on S. Korea
The North Korean army’s 11th Corps — the so-called “Storm Corps” — is repairing a training ground for simulating raids on major South Korean...
N. Korean military replaces karoke machines in celebration of two important anniversaries
The North Korean military's General Political Bureau is currently replacing the karaoke machines in use across the entire military with newer models, Daily NK...
Guard who deserted Kim Jong Un’s Pyongsong villa turns up as a wandering beggar
A soldier with the Supreme Guard Command who deserted his post near North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s ultra-luxurious Chamosan Villa in early January...
N. Korean military targets military wives for ideological “laxness”
The North Korean military's General Political Bureau recently distributed a report summarizing work by the military’s family guidance sections in 2022 and projects planned...
A different take on Pak Jong Chon’s supposed sacking
Many analysts view North Korea’s sudden sacking of leading military official Pak Jong Chon during a Workers' Party plenary meeting held late last year...
Last year, N. Korea decided on plans to deploy hypersonic missiles in 2023
During late last year’s Sixth Plenary Meeting of the Eighth Central Committee, North Korea considered and then selected a plan for a first stage...
N. Korean military launches safety inspections of old bridges
North Korea’s defense ministry recently launched safety inspections of old bridges in regions where important strategic assets are deployed, Daily NK has learned.
The move...
