Tag: punishment
Nason party official arrested for leaking state secrets to friends
A veteran of the Reconnaissance General Bureau who worked for the Nason Party Committee was recently arrested for leaking state secrets, Daily NK has...
Young N. Koreans increasingly skip work due to economic hardship
As North Koreans face continuing economic hardship in the wake of the pandemic, more and more young people are skipping work. Employers are issuing...
The impact of Kim Jong Un’s order in late 2020 to...
Before North Korea's government passed the "Reactionary Ideology and Culture Rejection Act" in December 2020, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un issued an order...
N. Korea launches probe into students obtaining diplomas without attending class
North Korea's education authorities have launched a probe into so-called "8.3 students." These students use their networks and money to bribe schools for diplomas...
Kaechon government official faces struggle session for bribery
An official of the Kaechon People's Committee was recently subjected to a public struggle session for using his position to solicit bribes in exchange...
Bicycle theft ring leader to get light punishment due to connections
The leader of a gang of bicycle thieves recently arrested by the police in North Hamgyong Province will likely receive a slap on the...
N. Korea’s national police agency hands down 4th quarter production quotas...
North Korea's national police agency recently handed down fourth quarter production quotas to reeducation camps under its administration, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
N. Korean teenager killed during burglary in Musan County
A North Korean teenager was recently killed during a burglary in Musan County, North Hamgyong Province, Daily NK has learned.
A reporting partner in the...
One N. Korean woman’s experience at a reform through labor camp
Testimony has once again emerged regarding human rights abuses at North Korean reeducation camps, including terrible conditions and long periods of back-breaking labor.
According to...
N. Korean air force commander executed for failing to properly maintain...
A North Korean air force technology commander was recently court-martialed and executed for so poorly maintaining drones that several attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)...
