Tag: donju
North Korea’s wealthy pay premium for imported winter coats as status...
Puffer coats from foreign brands imported by state-authorized smugglers have become very popular with affluent North Korean customers at marketplaces in Hyesan, Ryanggang province,...
North Korea’s real estate moguls: How the donju are getting richer
North Korea's nouveau riche, or donju, have recently amassed significant wealth through real estate investments.
"Nowadays, people with money in Sinuiju invest in homes, buying...
Coffee culture booms in N. Korea as wealthy shed modesty
Coffee shops have proliferated across North Korea in recent years, becoming common fixtures not only in Pyongyang and major cities but even in rural...
North Korea cracks down on illegal housing sales as real estate...
North Korean authorities have issued an internal directive targeting widespread illegal real estate transactions after discovering rampant home sales across the country.
A source in...
Wonder drugs no more: N. Korea’s health supplement market turns to...
A health supplement revolution is quietly taking hold among North Korea's elite. Disillusioned with counterfeit "medicines from Ponghwa" that people mockingly call "rabbit dung,"...
N. Korea’s luxury shopping spree raises eyebrows in Chinese markets
A surge of North Korean trading company officials has descended on Chinese cities this month, snapping up European furniture, widescreen TVs, and other high-end...
N. Korean farmers share livestock to beat summer heat
As the oppressive summer heat drags on, more and more North Koreans are turning to traditional health remedies. This is especially true for farm...
N. Korean smartphone spills state secrets
A fascinating glimpse into North Korea's technology sector has emerged through analysis of the Samtaesong 8, a North Korean smartphone. Daily NK's examination of...
Dietary supplements become status symbol in N. Korea
Dietary supplements are booming in North Korea, becoming a status symbol among officials and the wealthy elite who use them to display prosperity.
According to...
N. Korea’s vehicle smuggling halt drives used car prices through the...
Used car prices have skyrocketed in the North Korean border city of Hyesan since smuggling operations were suspended in mid-May. Dealers are exploiting the...
