Tag: new year
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...
Beer cards and black markets: Inside Pyongyang’s popular beer hall
Pyongyang's Taedonggang Beer Hall is drawing steady crowds despite winter weather, with customers to the bar rising amid New Year festivities, Daily NK has...
N. Korea shifts focus inward at year-end party meeting
North Korea's ruling party recently concluded a plenary meeting to set its agenda for the new year. While some observers anticipated strong messages directed...
China tightens grip: Weekly photo checks for N. Korean defector women
China has intensified surveillance of North Korean defector women in the cities of Siping and Tonghua since Dec. 1, following orders from Jilin province's...
Unfounded rumors lead some N. Koreans to cancel weddings this year
A number of North Korean weddings have recently been delayed or canceled for superstitious reasons, Daily NK has learned.
"A rumor is circulating in Chongjin...
N. Korean villagers’ appeal for new rope bridge falls on deaf...
The residents of a village in North Hwanghae Province recently submitted an appeal to a local committee of the Workers' Party of Korea to...
N. Korean security agents demand large sums from remittance brokers
North Korean security agents in North Hamgyong Province demanded large sums of cash from remittance brokers ahead of recent holidays, including Lunar New Year...
Pyongyangites thrilled about newly available chickens and eggs
Pyongyang residents are thrilled about the Kwangchon Chicken Farm chicken and eggs recently made available by their government, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
Two N. Korean defectors in China arrested for talking about going...
Two North Korean defectors who talked to each other about going to South Korea were recently arrested by the Chinese police in Hebei Province,...
Kim Jong Un’s Lunar holiday order emphasizes rest for workers
A recent directive from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called on all provinces to "make preparations for people to enjoy a bountiful Lunar...
