Tag: clothing
N. Korea launches handmade soap production line for export to China
Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, North Korea’s leading cosmetics producer, has launched a production line to manufacture handmade soap for export using Chinese-made equipment. The soap...
N. Korea youth defy state crackdowns with bold fashion, hairstyle trends
North Korean authorities have intensified crackdowns on young people's clothing and hairstyles since enacting the "Youth Education Guarantee Act," but North Korea's youth —...
N. Korea cracks down on water park corruption
Prosecutors in Pyongyang have launched intensive inspections of the city's water parks as North Koreans flock to the facilities during the sweltering summer heat,...
N. Korean youth drive surge in Chinese bag imports
Demand for Chinese-made bags has surged among North Koreans in their teens through 30s. The trend of choosing Chinese bags over domestic alternatives —...
N. Korean parents spend rice money on uniforms as state-supplied clothing...
North Korean middle and high school students are increasingly buying fabric at markets to make custom uniforms because the quality of state-supplied uniforms is...
Pyongyang women shell out $300 monthly to dodge field work
Women in North Korea's capital city are competing intensely to join special "home industry" organizations that provide an official escape from mandatory farm work...
Privilege and fashion: How N. Korea’s elite children copy Kim Jong...
North Korean students, particularly those from privileged backgrounds, are increasingly imitating the style of Kim Ju Ae, daughter of leader Kim Jong Un. Parents...
Hamhung officials scrutinize school uniform distribution after system overhaul
The education department of Hamhung's people's committee conducted an on-site inspection of uniform and school supply distribution for new students at the start of...
As some N. Koreans skip meals, others splurge on designer spring...
Expensive spring fashions have been selling rapidly in North Korea's major cities. While many North Koreans face food shortages with the onset of the...
Youth squads in N. Korea target ‘inappropriate’ clothing, even children’s attire
Enforcement squads of local youth are patrolling Chongjin, North Hamgyong province, targeting people wearing "inappropriate" clothing. These squads have sparked public anger by even...
