Tag: customs
N. Korean women’s union members privately mock Kim’s ‘Our State First’...
North Korea's prominent women's organization, the Socialist Women's Union, recently organized a political ideology study session focused on Kim Jong Un's "Our State First"...
N. Korea preps border city for tourism as Hoeryong customs house...
North Korea has launched comprehensive educational initiatives to prepare for an anticipated influx of foreign tourists ahead of the reopening of the Hoeryong customs...
N. Korea officially bans American cultural icons: Cigarettes, Coca-Cola, and denim
North Korea has implemented legal prohibitions against importing American cigarettes, Coca-Cola, and other U.S. products.
Daily NK recently obtained the full text of the "Customs...
Not even rice cookers: China cracks down on electronics in N....
Chinese authorities are thoroughly inspecting the personal baggage of North Korean workers as they return home, preventing them from bringing even small home electronics...
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...
In N. Korea’s Hoeryong, private truckers struggle with rising tire expenses
Truck drivers in the North Korean city of Hoeryong are traveling to Chongjin for tire purchases. Despite steep prices, drivers are willing to take...
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...
North Korea ships 150 workers through Hyesan to jobs in China
North Korea has dispatched more than 150 workers through Hyesan customs to various industries in China. The workers, who arrived in Jilin province last...
N. Korea tightens grip on Chinese residents, fearing foreign influence
The North Korean government has stepped up surveillance of Chinese residents, fearing they could threaten internal stability by introducing foreign information and goods into...
N. Korean regime orders road inspections, eyes foreign connections
North Korea has begun major road inspections and repairs in major cities, focusing on routes to China and Russia. The directive, issued by the...
