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One N. Korean trader’s perspective on the reopening of trade
The North Korean economy has continued to decline since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to key North Korean economic indicators for 2023 released by...
N. Korean air force calls on pilots to exhibit traits of...
The political department of the North Korean Air Force Command recently issued political indoctrination materials for pilots stressing the "suicide pilot spirit," Daily NK...
An in-depth look at Kim Jong Un’s “two states” narrative: Part...
During his New Year's speech at the Ninth Plenary Session of the Eighth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea held from Dec....
N. Korea orders harsh punishment for consumers of S. Korean cultural...
North Korea’s state security agency recently instructed bureaus around the country to treat the consumption of South Korean television or publications as an act...
Kim Jong Un’s Lunar holiday order emphasizes rest for workers
A recent directive from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on all provinces to "make preparations for people to enjoy a bountiful Lunar...
N. Korea’s January ideological propaganda focuses mainly on nuclear program achievements
Ideological indoctrination materials distributed by North Korea since the start of the New Year have focused mainly on praising leader Kim Jong Un's achievements...
Inmates in North Korea’s prisons still face dire conditions
Inmates at North Korean prisons are still dealing with poor food and housing conditions, Daily NK has learned.
“The prison population is being supplied with...
N. Koreans quietly speculate about Kim Jong Un’s successor
So far this year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has brought his daughter Kim Ju Ae not only to military events but also...
N. Korea’s police agency chastised for impolite language in reports to...
North Korea's leadership recently ordered officials at the country's national police agency to use polite language about the Central Committee of the Workers' Party...
North Hamgyong Province surveys local population for potential defectors
The local government of North Hamgyong Province is surveying people living near the China-North Korea border to identify "lonely people with no one to...
