Is Daily NK a defector-run organization?
No. Daily NK has never been “run” by defectors. The organization’s editor-in-chief and president are both South Korean. Daily NK hires journalists originally from North Korea who have settled in South Korea.
How many languages does Daily NK publish in?
Daily NK publishes in Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese. The Japanese website is run by a separate, editorially independent organization.
What is Unification Media Group (UMG)?
UMG manages radio broadcasts into North Korea and heads a consortium that includes Daily NK. Many Daily NK reports are cycled into UMG broadcasts for listeners inside North Korea.
How is Daily NK funded?
A large portion of Daily NK’s funding is publicly disclosed. Our biggest donors include the US-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED); information about NED grants received by Daily NK is available on NED’s website. Daily NK also accepts donations through its website and newsletter, and sells market data gathered from inside North Korea to researchers of the North Korean economy.
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First published April 27, 2020. Last revised March 12, 2026.
