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N. Korean defector’s family member and remittance broker arrested
A North Korean defector’s family member and a remittance broker were recently arrested in North Hamgyong Province while exchanging money, Daily NK has learned.
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VOA: North Korea recently bought sixth ship from China this year
The Korean edition of Voice of America (VOA) disclosed on May 6 that North Korea has recently bought its sixth ship from China this...
N. Korea halts all family visits at prisons across the country
The North Korean government has instructed prisons around the country to halt all family visits and only accept care packages, Daily NK has learned.
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38 North: Construction work observed at Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Recent commercial satellite imagery shows construction work at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Tongchang-ri, North Pyongan Province, according to a May 5...
N. Korea sees increase in exchange rates amid government moves to...
The KPW-USD exchange rate has recently risen across all major cities in North Korea in what appears to be a development connected to government...
Kaesong farmers unhappy at city party committee’s focus on agitation activities
Farmers in the city of Kaesong are expressing their discontent at the city’s party committee, which is entirely preoccupied with agitation activities despite the...
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurs off of coast of N. Pyongan Province
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) recorded a magnitude 2.6 earthquake on May 5 that occurred at around 2:12 PM, 52 kilometers south off the...
N. Korea operates more than 280 state-run food shops nationwide
Despite three years having passed still North Korea began operating state-run food shops, many North Koreans barely recognize they are there because the shops...
A peek into North Korea’s “Dig 12 Bottoms” campaign
Last month, North Korea mobilized its people to participate in what it called the "Dig 12 Bottoms" campaign as part of efforts to make...
KCNA: North Korean youth rally against US-South deterrence deal
On May 2, North Korean youth and students reportedly held a rally at the Sinchon "Museum of American War Atrocities" in South Hwanghae Province...
