Tag: donju
N. Korea calls ownership of pet dogs “non-socialist behavior”
North Korea's government is accusing people with pet dogs of committing "non-socialist behavior," Daily NK has learned.
"In view of the growing number of families...
N. Hamgyong Province raises advance payments for housing
The North Hamgyong Province People's Committee recently increased the advance payments that prospective homeowners will have to pay to fund the construction of their...
N. Korea’s emphasis on raw material imports raises hopes about expanded...
The North Korean government is actively helping trading organizations import the raw materials needed for its “20×10 regional development policy,” Daily NK has learned....
Hyesan Mine officials help free two technicians facing drug charges
Two Hyesan Mine technicians were arrested on drug charges but later released with the help of mine officials, Daily NK has learned.
"Local police arrested...
Sariwon residents dismayed at government-business collusion on construction projects
As the North Korean authorities promote the construction of houses and factories in rural areas, party and government officials have colluded with the donju...
N. Korea ratchets up crackdowns on wealthy business people amid concerns...
North Korea authorities continue to bust rich donju (North Korea’s wealthy entrepreneurial class) and security agents in regions along the country’s border with China....
Pence Cartoon: “High Risk Bonds”
Explanatory Note:
The cartoon "High-Risk Bonds" draws inspiration from a series of recent Daily NK articles focusing on North Korea's wealthy entrepreneurial class, the donju...
N. Korea takes further steps to sell public bonds to the...
North Korea recently upgraded the status of a North Korean-Chinese joint venture company as part of efforts to encourage the sale of public bonds...
N. Korea increasingly stages raids on donju-owned businesses
North Korean authorities are increasingly conducting raids on businesses run by donju as part of efforts to strengthen state control over the economy and...
N. Korean rice sellers raking it in thanks to skyrocketing prices
The rise of North Korean rice prices have led to massive profits for rice wholesalers who acquired rice from China before the closure of...
