Tag: crackdowns

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...

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...

Armed military teams have been dispatched to farms in North Hwanghae province, including Changchon Farm in Hwangju county, to secure rice for army stores...

North Korea has launched a crackdown on the unauthorized use, production, and sale of military uniforms and equipment. A proclamation issued by the Ministry...

North Korean authorities have launched a crackdown on the sale of homemade food, directing law enforcement to target individuals involved in the production and...

North Korea has recently eased restrictions on street vendors, but they continue to face hardships. The latest challenge stems from rising currency exchange rates,...

The North Korean government has launched a crackdown on smuggled Chinese-made smartwatches that can connect to Chinese mobile networks using USIM cards. Authorities are...

A man in North Korea's Musan county died from a police beating after collecting fallen corn from a recently harvested field, sparking local outrage. A...

North Hamgyong province has launched a crackdown on popular illegal surgeries and procedures, calling them "capitalist behavior." Provincial authorities have mobilized law enforcement agencies...

The U.S. dollar traded for 16,100 North Korean won in Pyongyang on Sept. 15, down slightly from a record high of 16,500 won on...