N. Korea’s youth pretend to be loyal to the state to get the jobs...
North Korea’s “new generation” includes everyone from unmarried young people to infants. North Korea defines this new generation as the “driving force that must...
Abuse of opium remains a problem in N. Korea amid economic downturn
Several opium addicts have died recently in Kilju County, North Hamgyong Province, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Daily NK source...
N. Korea’s Chongjin Department Store comes under probe for corruption
The Chongjin Department Store in Chongjin, North Hamgyong Province, has been the subject of an investigation by the Central Committee of the Workers' Party...
N. Koreans scoff at government’s propaganda about childcare programs
North Korea continues to spread propaganda about the ruling party's childcare programs, including the distribution of free dairy products to children. Recently, the party...
N. Korea’s rural areas suffer from high rates of infant mortality
The infant mortality rate in North Korea's rural areas is higher than in the country's cities, a source in the country told Daily NK...
State-run restaurants boom as N. Koreans increasingly forgo home-cooked meals
North Koreans used to prepare different kinds of food to eat with their families on major holidays, but things are changing.
Speaking on condition of...
Two Onsong County officials face struggle session for non-socialist behavior
A public struggle session was held at a raw material base in Onsong County, North Hamgyong Province, in early April against two people who...
Three young North Koreans share their views on dating and marriage
Editor's Note: In Sep. 2021, North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly adopted the “Youth Education Guarantee Act,” one of the “big three” oppressive laws passed...
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,...
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...
