Tag: manufacturing
Chinese factories fuel North Korea’s underground electronics market
Small electronics factories are sprouting up across Chinese border towns, quietly manufacturing devices specifically for North Korean consumers. These operations produce everything from portable...
North Korean factory foods pile up unsold
North Korea boasts that its factory output is improving people's lives, but many factory-made food products sit unsold well past their expiration dates.
"The products...
N. Korea blames factory defects on loyalty issues
North Korea is conducting lectures urging factory workers to emulate the patriotic dedication of weapons manufacturers, but employees are frustrated with the regime's focus...
N. Korean smartphone spills state secrets
A fascinating glimpse into North Korea's technology sector has emerged through analysis of the Samtaesong 8, a North Korean smartphone. Daily NK's examination of...
Photo reveals forced wig manufacturing at N. Korean prison
Daily NK has obtained a photo of a work site at a North Korean detention facility where wigs are manufactured under contract. The photo...
Dandong factories struggle as North Korean labor force plummets
The number of North Korean workers in Dandong has plummeted dramatically, creating ripple effects across border communities and highlighting the complex dynamics of cross-border...
N. Korean markets fall silent as merchants and customers vanish
North Korean marketplaces are experiencing a significant decline in activity. Sources indicate both customer traffic and merchant presence have notably decreased.
Recent photos obtained by...
China’s automation shift leaves N. Korean contract workers without jobs
North Koreans who anticipated a surge in contract manufacturing work following the relaxation of COVID-19 border controls are facing disappointment as opportunities continue to...
N. Korea mandates shift from raw material to processed goods exports
North Korean authorities recently ordered trade agencies to shift from exporting raw materials to processed goods, causing significant disruption to regional trading companies that...
Material matters: Rason customs loosens grip on fabric imports
North Korean customs officials in Wonjong village, Rason, are allowing imported fabrics to pass through easily and then be distributed to wholesalers nationwide, a...
