Tag: covid-19
N. Korea border smuggling suspended for weeks, leaving traders in financial...
State-led smuggling operations around Hyesan have been suspended for more than two weeks. North Korean smugglers who made advance payments to Chinese suppliers are...
Holiday cruise: N. Korean sightseeing boats return to Yalu River after...
North Korean sightseeing boats were spotted from Dandong, China, cruising the waters of the Yalu River near Sinuiju recently.
According to a Daily NK source...
Secret military warehouse completed in Pyongyang after five-year construction
A new warehouse storing food and clothing for the military has been built in the Mangyongdae district of Pyongyang.
“A food and clothing supply depot...
N. Korea reopens to Chinese investors, prioritizing industrial and mineral sectors
North Korea recently opened its doors to Chinese investors and traders, allowing them to collaborate with local companies on machinery, equipment, and mineral development.
"Large...
China’s automation shift leaves N. Korean contract workers without jobs
North Koreans who anticipated a surge in contract manufacturing work following the relaxation of COVID-19 border controls are facing disappointment as opportunities continue to...
N. Korea launches smartphone app for medication delivery services
North Korea has launched a smartphone app called "Health 3.0" that allows users to order and receive home delivery of medication and health products,...
Amid flu surge, N. Koreans skip doctors for self-prescribed medicines
North Korea is experiencing a surge in influenza cases, but rather than seeking medical care, many residents are turning to self-prescribed medicines from local...
Free flu shots in N. Korean city highlight urban-rural healthcare divide
Free flu vaccines are being distributed in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong province, but a Daily NK source reports this program highlights medical inequality, with services...
N. Korean exports resume through Hyesan customs amid strict controls
Cargo-laden trucks have begun crossing through customs in Hyesan, marking a significant shift from last year's empty traffic. This development has sparked optimism among...
N. Korean traders face growing losses as state inspections turn predatory
North Korean traders are reporting increasing losses of goods during state inspections of unofficial trade, Daily NK has learned.
"Traders in Hyesan who import from...
