Tag: covid-19
N. Korea cracks down on smugglers of South Korean goods
Having closed its borders in order to combat the coronavirus outbreak, North Korea has now implemented a large scale operation to track down smugglers...
N. Korea’s farms face shortages of fertilizer and other supplies
North Korea's farms in the country's breadbasket are suffering from a lack of fertilizer and other agricultural supplies amid the shutdown of the Sino-North...
China exempts N. Korean traders from ban on foreign arrivals
Despite slapping a ban on the entry of foreign nationals into the country amid coronavirus concerns, China has given an exemption to North Korean...
Photos from Hyesan reveal the impact of disease control efforts
Two months have passed since North Korea shut down its borders to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country from...
Sources: N. Korea planning largest military parade ever in October
North Korea is in preparations for the largest military parade in its history on Oct. 10, involving 23,000 soldiers, Daily NK has learned. Oct....
Supreme People’s Assembly reps to arrive in Pyongyang by Apr. 4,...
Daily NK sources have reported that Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) representatives must arrive in Pyongyang between Apr. 4 and Apr. 5.
“These representatives have been...
Facing fuel oil shortages, cement factories modify production processes
North Korea has recently ordered cement factories to produce cement with technology and raw materials acquired domestically.
“The authorities have been telling factories not to...
N. Korea’s state-run smuggling activities continue despite coronavirus
With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating, North Korea has intensified its disease control measures, especially for individuals engaging in state-sponsored smuggling...
Eleven Chongori prisoners die after suffering from respiratory issues
Eleven prisoners at the Chongori Prison in North Hamgyong Province have reportedly died after suffering from respiratory issues, Daily NK has learned.
“The prisoners had...
Disease control efforts are impacting compost production, sources
Daily NK sources have reported that North Korea’s efforts aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 have begun to impact compost production this year.
North...
