Tag: covid-19
N. Koreans facing economic hardship flock to gold mines to make...
Amid economic hardship, a growing number of North Koreans are flocking to gold mines in Unsan and Pakchon counties to earn money through odd...
The evolution of N. Korea’s markets: Adapting to economic realities
North Korea's approach to markets has undergone a transformation, balancing state control with economic necessities. As COVID-19 is now classified as endemic, the role...
Bribery and flaws plague N. Korea’s border security inspections
North Korea is conducting inspections of border security facilities along its border with China, leading to frequent instances of border guard officers bribing inspection...
N. Korea sent workers to Russia before Putin-KJU summit
North Korean authorities sent new workers to Russia ahead of the recent summit between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, Daily NK has learned.
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Shattered Dreams: The tragic journey of North Korean defectors in China
COVID-19 completely changed the fate of Eun-hye (pseudonym), a North Korean defector in her 30s who was living quietly as the wife of a...
N. Korean veterans turn to debt collection to make ends meet
Disabled veterans in Pukchang County, South Pyongan Province, have recently come under fire for working as debt collectors for moneylenders, Daily NK has learned.
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North Korean and Chinese traders explore new smuggling routes amid rising...
North Korean and Chinese traders operating in Sinuiju and Dandong are working to open a new sea-based smuggling route to circumvent international sanctions and...
One N. Korean worker’s tale of exploitation and desperation in China
In the fall of 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Chinese middle manager approached Yong-hee (pseudonym), a North Korean worker in...
N. Korea expands local trade but imposes tighter controls
Regional trade has significantly increased since North Korean authorities began implementing the "20×10 regional development policy." Rising imports are also boosting business in rural...
N. Korea completes almost 70% of rice transplanting as of early...
Amid the travails of a chronic food shortage, North Korea has identified increasing grain production as its top economic priority for the year and...
