Tag: clothing
Kim Jong Un’s winter coat sparks new fashion trend in N....
Padded coats inspired by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent attire have begun appearing in North Korean markets. The garment could become this...
N. Korean youth drive demand for smuggled Chinese coats
Chinese-made padded coats are selling rapidly in markets in Hyesan, according to a source in Ryanggang province recently.
The source said that Chinese winter coats...
N. Korea’s hidden market: The cat-and-mouse game of S. Korean goods
North Korean authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on the import and distribution of South Korean goods.
A source in North Hamgyong province revealed recently...
North Korea launches strict crackdown on fake military items
North Korea has launched a crackdown on the unauthorized use, production, and sale of military uniforms and equipment. A proclamation issued by the Ministry...
Mud, sweat, and tears: The hidden face of North Korean flood...
Two months after devastating floods hit North Korea, recovery efforts are still in full swing. Daily NK has obtained images revealing the harsh conditions...
Forbidden fashion: N. Korean youth punished for mimicking Kim Jong Un’s...
As North Korean authorities intensify a crackdown on youth fashion, they've begun targeting young people who imitate Kim Jong Un's clothing and hairstyle, particularly...
Hyesan’s clothing importers rush to catch up on fall fashion prep
North Korean clothing importers in Hyesan are rushing to catch up on fall fashion preparations after trade disruptions delayed their usual sample showcases, causing...
North Korean shop raided over South Korean clothing rumors
Police in Hyesan recently raided a foreign exchange shop rumored to be selling South Korean clothing, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking anonymously, a Daily NK...
N. Korean flood evacuee talks about challenges he faces
Record-setting rains last month have forced many North Koreans, particularly those in the border areas of North Pyongan province, to seek refuge in communal...
Chinese officials ramp up scrutiny of N. Korean workers’ luggage at...
Chinese customs authorities have been conducting strict inspections of the belongings and luggage of North Korean workers leaving for home recently, a Daily NK...
