Tag: kangwon province
N. Korea holds special political lectures promoting Russia troop deployment
North Korean authorities have been conducting political lectures for officials promoting the country's deployment of troops to the Russia-Ukraine war since officially acknowledging the...
Wonsan-Kalma facilities must register foreign currency payment systems
North Korea has ordered all commercial facilities in the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone to register their electronic foreign currency payment systems by May 14.
The...
N. Korea unveils four-tier tourism strategy ahead of party anniversary
North Korea plans to fully activate its major tourist facilities nationwide starting May 1 and systematically monetize them through year-end to commemorate the 80th...
Hunger drives N. Korean veterans to theft as support system fails
The Jagang provincial police are responding swiftly to poverty-related crimes committed by recently discharged military officers and have reported the matter to the provincial...
Wonsan water crisis: Party committee finally responds after month-long outage
Party leaders in Wonsan, in North Korea's Kangwon province, are seeking to address public complaints about the water supply.
"The Wonsan party committee has launched...
Anxious countdown: N. Korean spring recruits hope to avoid combat units
North Korean recruits preparing to enter military service this spring are worried about being assigned to front-line units or those requiring rigorous training.
A source...
Bribe-taking officer arrested after years of exploiting position in Kangwon province
A North Korean official in charge of policing anti-socialist and non-socialist behavior in Kosong county, Kangwon province, was arrested for corruption.
A source in the...
N. Korea claims major advances in anti-drone defense after joint military...
North Korean military and intelligence agencies have declared their recent joint electronic warfare exercises a success, strengthening their radar detection and jamming capabilities along...
Drug crisis persists in N. Korea as officials join distribution networks
Despite heightened crackdowns and stricter punishments following new anti-narcotics legislation, drug abuse remains widespread in North Korea, particularly among officials. A source in Kangwon...
Pyongyang orders tech upgrade to combat illegal fishing in Kangwon
North Korea's cabinet has directed fishing companies in Kangwon province to implement advanced technology for monitoring illegal fishing and developing aquaculture. The Oct. 22...
