Tag: power shortages
N. Korea’s new premier sparks economic debate in Pyongyang
North Koreans are closely watching for potential economic changes following Pak Thae Song's appointment as premier, replacing Kim Tok Hun at the 11th Plenary...
In Sinuiju, flood victims’ apartments shine through N. Korea’s darkness
North Korea's chronic power shortages leave most of the country in darkness at night, but new apartments housing flood victims in Sinuiju tell a...
An electricity hog: N. Korea’s Pyongyang Greenhouse Complex
One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top achievements is the construction of the Pyongyang Kangdong Comprehensive Greenhouse. Located in Bonghwa Village, Kangdong...
N. Koreans complain about regime’s discriminatory electricity supply policies
Accidents at North Korea's coal mines are on the rise due to power shortages, but restaurants and nightclubs frequented by the country's elite can...
N. Hamgyong Province raises advance payments for housing
The North Hamgyong Province People's Committee recently increased the advance payments that prospective homeowners will have to pay to fund the construction of their...
Satellite imagery suggests clandestine trade activity between Russia and DPRK
Some satellites orbit the Earth while taking pictures of the world's lights at night. The Joint Polar-orbiting Satellite System (JPSS), operated jointly by NASA...
Pyongyang suffers frequent public transportation breakdowns
Pyongyangites often suffer inconveniences because of subway, railless trolley bus and tram breakdowns due to shortages of electricity and parts, a source in the...
S. Pyongan Province focuses resources on building medium-sized power plant
South Pyongan Province is dedicating resources to build a medium-sized power plant in Tokchon in an attempt to resolve shortages of electricity, Daily NK...
