Tag: border region
Man arrested for posing as nephew of N. Korean foreign minister...
A man in his 30s was recently arrested by the Ministry of State Security for scamming people out of money by pretending to be...
Trump’s reelection sparks varied reactions among North Koreans
North Koreans in North Hamgyong province are closely following news of former U.S. President Donald Trump's reelection, which has reached them through various channels....
Pyongyang mobilizes electronic warfare units along borders after drone claims
North Korea's military and security agencies launched joint electronic warfare exercises following allegations of South Korean drone infiltration over Pyongyang. The drills, which began...
News of North Korean military’s Russia deployment spreads from border to...
Parents of North Korean soldiers are growing increasingly anxious over reports of troop deployments to Russia, with many unsure whether their children in the...
Economic woes sour Hyesan’s fruit market despite price cuts
Fruit prices in Hyesan's markets have recently plummeted, with both domestic and imported varieties available. Despite the lower costs, vendors are struggling with slow...
Rebuilding loyalty: North Korea’s dual approach to flood recovery
As North Korea grapples with flood recovery, authorities are issuing warnings to victims in border regions against "impure propaganda" from South Korea, revealing concerns...
North Korea’s iron fist: Harsh sentences for border communication
Around 30 North Koreans in Jagang province received harsh sentences for smuggling and using Chinese phones to contact the outside world, reflecting the regime's...
Grain shortages and economic strain follow North Korean floods
North Korean market grain prices are skyrocketing. Recent heavy rains have hindered the corn harvest, and the North Korean authorities have restricted markets to...
Fearing defections, N. Korea intensifies surveillance along border after flooding
North Korean authorities, fearing potential defections, have intensified surveillance and restrictions on relief workers brought to rebuild areas damaged by flooding along the Chinese...
Irony: N. Korean smugglers needed to fix anti-smuggling fences
Recent flood damage to North Korea-China border guard posts and fences has heightened Pyongyang's concerns about defections and smuggling. While authorities have ordered swift...
