Tag: pyongyang
Two soldiers die in industrial accident in Pyongyang
Two North Korean soldiers died in an industrial accident in the Ryongsong area of Pyongyang in early November. The two men were killed by...
Sources: Elite students can now reattempt college admissions
Sources recently reported to Daily NK that graduates from elite “First Middle Schools” – a broad term that encompasses schools for the country's gifted...
N. Koreans forced to watch mass gymnastics shows
Starting in early November, North Korean authorities made it mandatory for many North Koreans to attend three mass gymnastics shows, Daily NK has learned.
“Starting...
N. Korean military releases new rules for military drivers
In reaction to a fatal car accident in early November, the North Korean military has released new regulations for army vehicles drivers. Sources notified...
Hemp steam treatments popular in Pyongyang bathhouses
A unique “hemp steam” treatment offered by a bathhouse in the Tongshin 3 neighborhood in Pyongyang’s Tongdaewon Zone has become so popular among residents...
Amateur surgeons executed, woman murdered in Pyongyang
Daily NK sources recently reported that two amateur facial surgeons were executed by North Korean authorities for performing illegal facial surgeries and a woman...
Parents of dead N. Korean soldier barred from viewing remains
The parents of a soldier, who died at the Samsok District training camp in Pyongyang, were denied access to his remains. Instead, they only...
Elite N. Korean military construction unit probed for corruption
Soldiers part of an elite military construction unit recently came under investigation for performing interior renovations at private homes for profit, Daily NK learned...
Daily NK snapshots from North Korea
Daily NK snapshots are summaries of select articles from our Korean website. Snapshots are written by our staff and are aimed at putting even...
1,000 ASF-infected pigs die in Pyongyang, sources report
Around 1,000 pigs at the Tokdong Pig Farm in Pyongyang died in early September due to African Swine Fever (ASF), Daily NK has learned.
The...
