Tag: economy
North Korea ramps up weapons production to meet Russia’s demands
North Korea's ruling party has ordered an expansion of weapons production and export plans for the fourth quarter to meet Russia's military demands. The...
Leaked: New N. Korean document ties national fate to exchange rates
Daily NK recently obtained a document distributed by North Korean authorities on Sept. 20 that stresses that "the fate of the nation depends on...
N. Korea’s central bank audits S. Hwanghae province, eyes financial sector...
North Korea's central bank conducted a two-week audit of the Commercial Bank of South Hwanghae province beginning Sept. 1. The audit focused primarily on...
North Korean farmers in Hoeyrong resist corn guard duty
North Korean farmers in Hoeryong are protesting a recent order to double night patrols and set up stationary guards to protect the corn harvest,...
Snapshots from North Korea: August 26-30, 2024
North Korean prison inmates forced into grueling flood recovery work
Inmates at Seongan Correctional Facility in North Korea's Jagang province are being forced to work...
N. Korea sends large number of new trade officials to China
North Korean authorities have recently dispatched many new trade officials to China, suggesting that they intend to actively expand trading activity with the country.
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What Uganda has that North Korea does not
In mid-June, I visited Uganda for an agricultural survey. It fulfilled a long-held wish after turning 60 — an impossible dream had I still...
N. Korea’s frequent mine collapses due to production push, wood shortages
Mine collapses have been common in North Korea recently, blamed on increased mineral extraction and insufficient mine supports due to a shortage of timber.
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N. Korea’s Cabinet pushes exports of banned goods to boost economy
Defying international sanctions, North Korea's Cabinet has ordered its trading companies to boost exports of banned goods and explore new global markets in a...
North Korean diplomats return from Russia with luxury goods
North Korean diplomats in Russia have been recently returning to the North with cutting-edge appliances and pricey musical instruments in their personal luggage, Daily...
