N. Korea’s rural youth program fails as workers abandon farm posts
Despite North Korean authorities calling for the creation of all-youth work squads to help young people settle in agricultural communities, many young people still...
Disabled N. Korean soldiers beat woman on train over luggage dispute
Two disabled North Korean soldiers brutally beat a woman in her 40s on a train after she refused to move her luggage for them....
N. Korean women skip maternity leave to keep well-paying jobs
While North Korean law guarantees maternity leave, many women prefer returning to work soon after giving birth. New mothers are unable to take full...
N. Korea cracks down on drug manufacturing state trading companies
North Korea's Ministry of Social Security has launched an intensive crackdown on major trading companies suspected of manufacturing and exporting illegal drugs.
"Both the Myohyang...
N. Korean farming community erupts over unequal treatment of workers
The families of young farmers recently sent to a forced labor camp for skipping work are complaining, pointing to the relatives of farm officials...
N. Korea orders flood prevention work but leaves locals to pay for materials
North Korea is repairing embankments and waterways in Ryanggang province as part of large-scale preparations for heavy rains in July and August. Just as...
N. Korean traders scramble to secure dog meat supply ahead of peak summer demand
As the first day of the hottest period of summer (July 20) approaches, demand for dog meat is surging in North Korea. With fewer...
N. Korean military officials’ wives help choose official drivers
North Korean military officials have begun involving their wives in choosing military drivers for official vehicles as soldiers graduate from the driver's school at...
N. Korean teacher reprimanded over poor student test scores
A math teacher at a high school in the North Korean city of Hyesan was recently reprimanded by his principal after students performed poorly...
Teen factory worker denounced over banned video
A public ideological struggle session was recently held at the Yomju Duck Farm in Yomju county, North Pyongan province, targeting a young worker who...
