Tag: mining
N. Korea’s green push: Mining and renewable energy expansion face local...
North Korea is ramping up mineral extraction and renewable energy projects in South Pyongan and South Hamgyong provinces, according to multiple sources. This initiative...
Power struggle over louderspeaker vehicle disrupts N. Korean factory’s propaganda activities
A power struggle over a loudspeaker vehicle has disrupted propaganda activities at a North Hamgyong province mining equipment factory, highlighting tensions between party officials.
The...
N. Korean coal mine launches rare prize competition to boost production
Coal miners in North Pyongan province have begun the new year with a production competition between mining teams, with rewards being offered for top...
N. Koreans defy ban, mine gold on rented farmland as prices...
North Koreans are rushing to prospect for gold amid rising international prices, defying government bans through an elaborate system of bribes.
According to a source...
Kaechon stores raided over private salt trade as winter approaches
Inspectors from Kaechon's commerce department have confiscated goods from state-run stores after discovering they were selling privately-sourced salt and salted seafood. The crackdown comes...
N. Koreans facing economic hardship flock to gold mines to make...
Amid economic hardship, a growing number of North Koreans are flocking to gold mines in Unsan and Pakchon counties to earn money through odd...
N. Korea’s frequent mine collapses due to production push, wood shortages
Mine collapses have been common in North Korea recently, blamed on increased mineral extraction and insufficient mine supports due to a shortage of timber.
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North Hamgyong Province miners criticized for wearing “anti-socialist” clothing
A coal mining complex in North Hamgyong Province held a lecture and ideological struggle meeting in mid-June to crack down on "anti-socialist" clothing and...
N. Korean mine shaft collapses, leaving six trapped inside
A mine shaft collapse at the February 8 Jikdong Youth Coal Mine in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, has left six miners trapped inside, Daily...
N. Korean coal briquettes in markets are cheaper than last year
As North Koreans begin to prepare for the winter, the price of coal briquettes — the primary source of heating in the country —...
