Tag: families
N. Korea’s political prison camps: Shrinking populations amid tightening control
The populations of North Korea's infamous political prison camps, long criticized as hotbeds of human rights violations, has decreased by about 9,000 inmates compared...
N. Korea intensifies efforts to purge party ranks of “impure” elements
In a ruthless crackdown on dissent, North Korea has intensified its purge of party ranks this year, condemning officials who challenge state or party...
Hoeryong increases cash payments needed to avoid mobilizations
Authorities in Hoeryong have raised cash contributions for households seeking exemption from compulsory work mobilizations in their neighborhood watch units.
Speaking on condition of anonymity,...
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...
Unjong Tea: N. Korea’s luxury beverage popular among young people
Unjong Tea, North Korea's leading tea drink, has gained considerable popularity among young students due to the variety of products available and aggressive marketing...
N. Korean defector families in Yanggang Province face constant surveillance
The families of North Korean defectors are being watched very closely by North Korean state security agents in the rural border region of Yanggang...
S. Pyongan Province’s rural areas are facing extreme levels of hardship
People living in farming communities in South Pyongan Province are suffering extreme hardship, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Daily NK...
N. Korea’s Central Committee officials seek out female instrumentalists as daughters-in-law
Officials of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea prefer female instrumentalists as daughters-in-law, Daily NK has learned.
The number of engagements or...
Hwasong District holds training sessions for new apartment tenants
The people’s committee of Pyongyang's Hwasong District is administering home maintenance training sessions for tenants of new homes in the district, Daily NK has...
Sinuiju educational authorities conduct surprise inspections at the city’s schools
Sinuiju's education department is conducting surprise inspections at the city's schools, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Daily NK source in...
