Tag: north korean women
North Korean women turn to subtle manicures to evade beauty crackdowns
Young North Korean women are increasingly turning to light-colored nail polish as a form of "modest adornment" that allows them to express individuality while...
N. Korean women skip maternity leave to keep well-paying jobs
While North Korean law guarantees maternity leave, many women prefer returning to work soon after giving birth. New mothers are unable to take full...
Cosmetics craze sweeps N. Korea
The cosmetics market in North Korea is thriving as women across the country show growing interest in skincare and beauty products.
According to a source...
N. Korean women take the wheel in quiet push for independence
More North Korean women in Pyongyang are getting behind the wheel, seeking driver's licenses in what appears to be a quiet rebellion against traditional...
Refusing to conform: New book highlights female resistance in Kim Jong...
North Korea demands women serve solely as dutiful wives and mothers with no personal identity. A new book, "Women Are Not Dead," chronicles Seol...
N. Korean restaurants in China face mass closures amid economic downturn
North Korean restaurants in China are shutting down due to financial troubles. Over half of these establishments in Liaoning province have closed their doors.
According...
N. Korean smugglers import used vehicles as transportation business grows
North Korea is smuggling used vehicles, including four-door trucks and motorcycles, into Hyesan. These vehicles are in high demand among private businesspeople who use...
Laser beauty treatments highlight growing wealth gap in N. Korea
Laser skin treatments are gaining popularity in North Korea's major cities, drawing significant interest among women, Daily NK has learned.
According to a source in...
In freezing coal country, North Korean women protest ‘useless’ coal collection...
Women in North Korea's coal country are furious about being forced to scavenge for coal fragments in freezing temperatures as part of a national...
World Cup success sparks soccer fever in N. Korean schools, but...
Elementary schools in North Korea are actively operating after-school soccer clubs, likely mirroring the public enthusiasm for the North Korean women's team's consecutive victories...
