Tag: inspections
N. Korean trade officials face political pressure to boost performance
North Korean authorities have gathered Pyongyang's trade officials to pressure them into raising state quotas for the second half of the year. This was...
N. Korean farm worker faces public humiliation for S. Korean videos
A public struggle session was held earlier this month in Mundok county, South Pyongan province, targeting a person caught with South Korean video material.
"A...
Landmines to cameras: North Korea’s defense ministry inspects entire China border...
North Korea is conducting a month-long inspection of its entire border with China as part of completing a five-year campaign to completely seal the...
Sunchon dog meat restaurant closure reveals North Korea’s utility shortages
A state-run dog meat restaurant in North Korea has been shut down after about 10 customers suffered food poisoning during the peak summer dining...
Jagang province armories face scrutiny following last year’s flood losses
The Civil Defense Department of North Korea's ruling party ordered a comprehensive inspection of armories across Jagang province as the rainy season approaches. The...
N. Korea cracks down on drug manufacturing state trading companies
North Korea's Ministry of Social Security has launched an intensive crackdown on major trading companies suspected of manufacturing and exporting illegal drugs.
"Both the Myohyang...
N. Korea cracks down on water park corruption
Prosecutors in Pyongyang have launched intensive inspections of the city's water parks as North Koreans flock to the facilities during the sweltering summer heat,...
N. Korea targets farm corruption as legal violations surge
The justice department of Ryanggang province's people committee has launched intensive inspections of farms throughout the province. While officials claim their goal is to...
North Hamgyong province launches monument inspections
North Hamgyong province has started inspecting how well local propaganda monuments are being maintained. This happened after someone complained that animal droppings and garbage...
N. Korea launches crackdown on currency smuggling
North Korea's Ryanggang province has launched extensive undercover inspections targeting illegal foreign currency operations and cross-border smuggling networks.
"The provincial party committee has brandished the...
