Most N. Korean defectors repatriated last year are still in re-education camps
Most of the North Korean defectors repatriated from China last October remain in re-education camps six months later. However, some have died due to...
Health problems plague a growing number of female farmers in N. Korea
An increasing number of female farmers in North Korea are unable to work due to health problems, Daily NK has learned.
"When a farm in...
Why North Korea cancelled its World Cup qualifier with Japan
North Korea's abrupt cancellation of a World Cup qualifier with Japan recently was motivated both several factors, including its diplomatic strategy toward Japan, Daily...
In Hyesan, N. Korean-made roof tiles are more popular than imported metal ones
While imported metal tiles are the most popular roofing material for North Korean homes, the real best-seller is locally made tiles, which are cheaper,...
N. Hamgyong Province security officials given summary of recent meeting with Russian intelligence agency
Amid reports that a delegation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) visited the DPRK and discussed technical issues related to strengthening cooperation with...
A new proposal for unifying the two Koreas
South Korea’s 22nd parliamentary election is now over. On Apr. 10, the same day as the South Korean election, Kim Jong Un paid a...
N. Korea’s Civil Defense University revises curriculum for the first time in 12 years
North Korea's Civil Defense University, which trains the country's civil defense commanders, has revised its education and training program for the first time in...
As winter training ends, N. Korean military takes action to tighten combat discipline
The General Staff Department of the North Korean military has issued a surprise telegram to the entire army explaining the combat situation and calling...
Students in Chongjin put under greater non-tax burdens than ever before
Ahead of the new semester this year, North Korea has forced students to pay more so-called "non-tax burdens" than ever before, Daily NK has...
N. Koreans complain about Kim Jong Un’s inspection of tank unit
North Koreans complained about government propaganda following media coverage of leader Kim Jong Un's inspection of a tank unit, prompting the state security apparatus...
