Tag: pyongsong
N. Korean students face pressure to give expensive graduation gifts to...
As graduation day approaches, North Korean students are busily preparing gifts for their homeroom teachers. While the custom of giving graduation presents has taken...
N. Korea launches crackdown as market prices surge nationwide
North Korean authorities have begun taking aggressive action against nationwide price increases that started in mid-February, Daily NK has learned.
"The government has launched a...
Fatal hit-and-run in Anju sparks public anger over police inaction
Police in Anju, North Pyongan province, are facing public outrage over their tepid investigation of a fatal hit-and-run, Daily NK has learned.
A woman in...
N. Korea orders surprise amnesty for Kim Yo Jong children rumors
Rumors remain rife in North Korea after the country’s media late last year disclosed images of children presumed to be those of Deputy Department...
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...
N. Korean parents offer desperate bribes to save children from military...
North Korean parents are desperately trying to keep their children out of the army ahead of the country's spring draft, with mounting concerns over...
Kim Jong Un’s winter coat sparks new fashion trend in N....
Padded coats inspired by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent attire have begun appearing in North Korean markets. The garment could become this...
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...
