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S. Korea demands explanation from the North over moves to demolish Haegumgang Hotel

Last week, the South Korean government reportedly demanded an explanation from North Korea for unilaterally deciding to demolish the Haegumgang Hotel, a South Korean-built...

Clampdown on Ri Rumor Continues

Following the spread of a scandal involving Kim Jong Eun’s wife, Ri Sol Ju, the authorities have moved to clampdown on the situation, using...

Say Yes to North Korea Human Rights Resolution!

With the upcoming U.N. General Assembly on North Korea human rights, NGO’s, new light movements, abduction of families organizations and university students urged the...

N. Korea’s redefining of inter-Korean relationship causes concern inside the country

At a year-end party meeting, North Korea's leadership declared a shift in the relationship between the two Koreas as one between two enemy states....

North Hamgyong Province authorities shut down some facilities for suspected COVID-19 cases

The authorities in North Hamgyong Province are closing some of the facilities where they kept suspected cases of COVID-19 in isolation. A Daily NK source...
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Unification Media Group seeks Communications Manager

Unification Media Group, the head of a consortium that includes Daily NK, is currently looking for a Communications Manager to help manage the organization's...

N. Korea moves to increase public confidence in banking system

Four months have passed since North Korea launched what it calls its "20×10 regional development policy." Kim Jong Un personally unveiled the project, which...

Bike Thiefs Faster than the Ghosts

Surfing on the internet, I found an article that said, “you need license to ride a bicycle in North Korea.” Of course South Koreans...

Labor Day in North Korea? First Improvements in the Standard of Living Needed

There is great interest over May 1st in North Korea. Every year, laborers from factories and businesses gather to unite and celebrate the special...

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