Tag: malnutrition
N. Koreans scoff at government’s propaganda about childcare programs
North Korea continues to spread propaganda about the ruling party's childcare programs, including the distribution of free dairy products to children. Recently, the party...
N. Korea’s rural areas suffer from high rates of infant mortality
The infant mortality rate in North Korea's rural areas is higher than in the country's cities, a source in the country told Daily NK...
Most N. Korean defectors repatriated last year are still in re-education...
Most of the North Korean defectors repatriated from China last October remain in re-education camps six months later. However, some have died due to...
S. Hamgyong Province’s rural areas suffer from severe food shortages
Some rural areas of South Hamgyong Province have recently experienced severe food shortages. With little sign of improvement, people are even taking their own...
S. Pyongan Province moves to support orphanages cut off from government...
South Pyongan Province recently decided to support orphanages that are struggling due to the lack of government rations and other forms of support, Daily...
