Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Never Discriminated against North Korean People
The Buddhist Human Rights Committee of South Korea has strongly criticized the Lee Myung Bak’s government for pressuring North Korea to improve its human...
North to Pressure U.S. with Space and Nukes
In a move designed to place pressure on the U.S. and South Korea as they focus increasingly on domestic political issues in the run...
Drug diet fad emerges among elite
The repressed appetite and heightened sense of stimulation offered by crystal methamphetamine, otherwise known as
crystal meth, has made it an increasingly popular option for...
Run-down residents turn to noodles for power food
This is “NK Market Trends,” bringing you
weekly updates on the North Korean economy. This week we sat down with reporter
Kang Mi Jin to discuss...
Merry Christmas, Ms. Park!
‘Merry Christmas, Ms. Park!’ is the 41st cartoon drawn exclusively for Daily NK by Gregory Pence. Gregory, who lives in Seoul, enjoys throwing cartoon...
North Korea avoids customs duties through state-sponsored smuggling
State-sponsored smuggling remains prevalent in the border regions as the authorities look to secure much-needed foreign currency. The country remains under international sanctions imposed...
N. Korea again highlights importance of “autonomy” to businesses
North Korean authorities recently ordered factories and other businesses to ensure they are implementing the country’s own “economic management system,” Daily NK has learned.
“At...
Dr. Oh in Fresh Plea for Meeting with Daughters
Dr. Oh Kil Nam has delivered a fresh plea for international action to secure the release of his two daughters from North Korean custody.
Speaking...
N. Hamgyong Province conducts unannounced quarantine inspections of workplaces
North Hamgyong Province authorities recently carried out unannounced quarantine inspections of almost a dozen workplaces in the province, Daily NK has learned.
A source in...
Ten days after going into lockdown, Hyesan loosens restrictions on movement
Hyesan authorities recently loosened restrictions on movement in the city, ten days after the administrative center of Yanggang Province was put under lockdown due...
