Tag: kangwon
Wonsan’s young workers choose bicycle deliveries over state assignments despite forced...
The Socialist Patriotic Youth League has ordered immediate investigations and forced labor punishments for members skipping assigned work to pursue personal business in Wonsan's...
North Korea’s price freeze in Kangwon province disrupts local markets
North Korea's Kangwon province is enforcing a strict ban on market vendors setting prices for products made at local factories, causing disruptions to market...
N. Korea children’s camp excludes poor students due to high costs
Songdowon International Children's Camp supposedly provides mental and physical training to children and teenagers while promoting their welfare, but critics say it's becoming a...
N. Korea’s tourism drive leaves locals exhausted from constant building
North Korea is developing large-scale tourist attractions to boost its tourism industry as an economic stimulus, but locals are worn out from the relentless...
North Korea cracks down on water safety after 127 drowning accidents...
North Korean authorities are warning the public about drowning and other water-related accidents as people head to the country's valleys, streams, beaches, and waterparks...
Wealthy youth dominate N. Korea’s private transport business
In some areas of North Korea, running a personal vehicle transportation business has become a lucrative opportunity for young people. But with the sector...
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...
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...
N. Korea orders border fortification after cutting rail links to S....
North Korea ordered its military units to fortify its border with South Korea after announcing on Oct. 17 that it had cut rail links...
