Tag: pyongsong
N. Korea orders market crackdown to combat ‘capitalist elements’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed officials to crack down on marketplaces, citing concerns about the spread of capitalist influences. The directive...
Out of reach: N. Korea’s push to expand luxury horse riding...
North Korean authorities recently sought public input on expanding access to Pyongyang's premier recreational facility, the Mirim Horse Riding Club, though critics note its...
North Korean military police launch crackdown on AWOL soldiers
North Korean military police have launched a crackdown on soldiers who leave their bases without authorization. The operation, which began in mid-October, is targeting...
North Korea launches campaign to mobilize citizens’ idle cash
North Korea has launched a nationwide campaign to mobilize citizens' idle cash through interest-bearing business investments. While the initiative originated with regional enterprises, it...
Hidden TB case leads to tragedy in N. Korean military unit
A North Korean soldier took his own life after receiving a medical discharge order for tuberculosis (TB) he had hidden from his military unit...
Shortened market hours affect South Pyongan vendors
South Pyongan provincial authorities ordered all markets to operate with reduced hours (4-7 p.m.) from October 1 to November 2 to facilitate the fall...
Supreme Guard Command officer ousted after ghosting pregnant girlfriend
An officer of the Supreme Guard Command in Pyongyang's Samsok district was dishonorably discharged and forced to return to his hometown after his girlfriend...
Material matters: Rason customs loosens grip on fabric imports
North Korean customs officials in Wonjong village, Rason, are allowing imported fabrics to pass through easily and then be distributed to wholesalers nationwide, a...
Hyesan’s clothing importers rush to catch up on fall fashion prep
North Korean clothing importers in Hyesan are rushing to catch up on fall fashion preparations after trade disruptions delayed their usual sample showcases, causing...
North Korea inspects national e-payment infrastructure
As North Korea conducts a sweeping inspection of its e-payment system, the Pyongyang Information Technology Bureau has been leading inspections of computer networks and...
