Tag: economic downturn
N. Koreans bristle at government’s push for wedding frugality
North Korea has ordered the public to simplify weddings and funerals to better fit the socialist lifestyle. But since North Koreans have already cut...
Houses near N. Korean markets remain in high demand despite economic...
While North Korea's marketplaces are facing business difficulties due to rising prices and sluggish spending, nearby houses remain in high demand.
"While market vendors are...
N. Korea’s west coast wheat and barley crops face severe stunting...
Wheat and barley crops growing on North Korea's west coast are severely stunted.
A source in South Pyongan province told Daily NK that winter wheat...
N. Korean restaurants in China face mass closures amid economic downturn
North Korean restaurants in China are shutting down due to financial troubles. Over half of these establishments in Liaoning province have closed their doors.
According...
From home parties to street stalls: N. Korea’s evolving drinking habits
As families across North Korea tighten their belts, the country's male drinking culture is undergoing a gradual change, Daily NK has learned.
"Except for special...
Abuse of opium remains a problem in N. Korea amid economic...
Several opium addicts have died recently in Kilju County, North Hamgyong Province, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Daily NK source...
Every major N. Korean provincial city sees a rise in homeless
The number of homeless people wandering the streets in search of food, so-called kkotjebi, has recently risen in every major North Korean city, Daily...
