N. Korean women’s union lectures promote ‘powerful state’ claims despite economic reality
The Socialist Women's Union of Korea recently held political lectures for its members on "signs of a powerful socialist state and the position of...
Workers scoff at ‘worthless’ propaganda materials as N. Korea demands impossible production goals
North Korean authorities have begun urging workers to "increase production" and "economize," distributing political propaganda materials to General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea...
N. Korea intensifies border security amid ‘complex’ international developments
North Korean state security agents in North Hamgyong province have been ordered to strengthen border defense due to complex international developments.
A source in the...
Kim Yo Jong’s children steal spotlight at N. Korean naval ceremony
North Korean state media reported that the launch ceremony for the new 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer "Choi Hyun-ho" was held at Nampo Shipyard on April...
N. Korean women’s union members privately mock Kim’s ‘Our State First’ ideology
North Korea's prominent women's organization, the Socialist Women's Union, recently organized a political ideology study session focused on Kim Jong Un's "Our State First"...
N. Korea’s delayed elections spark speculation as party anniversary takes priority
North Korea's elections for the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA), which were scheduled for last year, have yet to take place. Without any official explanation...
Privilege and fashion: How N. Korea’s elite children copy Kim Jong Un’s daughter
North Korean students, particularly those from privileged backgrounds, are increasingly imitating the style of Kim Ju Ae, daughter of leader Kim Jong Un. Parents...
Inside Kim Jong Un’s revolutionary history: Daily NK obtains rare N. Korean propaganda book
Daily NK has obtained the complete text of Kim Jong Un's revolutionary history book published by the Workers' Party of Korea Publishing House in...
N. Korea embraces foreign term ‘saunas’ in rare linguistic exception
North Korea has decided to call all steam bath businesses "saunas" and is replacing signboards accordingly. The North Korean authorities—who demand linguistic purity through...
Sing for the regime: N. Korea’s mandatory song sessions face public resistance
The South Hwanghae provincial party committee has made weekly "song dissemination" sessions mandatory at all workplaces, leaving many North Koreans frustrated as they're forced...
