Tag: crackdowns
N. Korean officials ordered to enforce “two hostile states” doctrine in...
North Korea has ordered propaganda officials in Pyongyang to intensify ideological crackdowns following recent moves to emphasize the "two hostile state" doctrine, Daily NK...
Drug crisis persists in N. Korea as officials join distribution networks
Despite heightened crackdowns and stricter punishments following new anti-narcotics legislation, drug abuse remains widespread in North Korea, particularly among officials. A source in Kangwon...
N. Korea’s security ministry targets officials in China-linked businesses
North Korea’s Ministry of State Security ordered its branches in North Pyongan province and other China-North Korea border areas to conduct thorough investigations of...
“Better safe than sorry”: N. Koreans avoid phone features despite lifted...
North Koreans with mobile phones are deliberately avoiding video calls amid heightened government surveillance. Mobile users are shunning features like video calling and file...
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...
Rason’s “non-socialist” housing probe met with public skepticism
Prosecutors in Rason have launched a month-long inspection to identify owners of multiple homes, designating such ownership as "non-socialist." However, local residents are dismissing...
N. Korea’s homemade food crackdown sparks public outcry
North Korean authorities have launched a crackdown on the sale of homemade food, directing law enforcement to target individuals involved in the production and...
N. Korean street vendors free from crackdowns but trapped by economics
North Korea has recently eased restrictions on street vendors, but they continue to face hardships. The latest challenge stems from rising currency exchange rates,...
N. Korea’s shortened market hours are causing economic hardship
North Korean authorities are mobilizing citizens and limiting market hours for flood recovery efforts. These measures, including restrictions on marketplace activity, have worsened economic...
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...
