Tag: roads
New Yalu River Bridge preparations accelerate after North Korea-China summit
North Korea and China are simultaneously upgrading customs facilities near the New Yalu River Bridge amid signs the long-delayed crossing may finally open following...
Passengers pay twice as Cabinet cracks down on N. Korea’s private...
North Korea's Cabinet has ordered Pyongyang city people's committee to fix private bus operations and overhaul its fare system. This appears aimed at closing...
Motorcycle couriers become the new hustle for N. Korean youth
A new way to make money has emerged among young North Koreans—"quick delivery" services using motorcycles. This type of work is becoming increasingly popular...
Hyesan residents bear financial burden of infrastructure repairs
Struggling people in Hyesan are being squeezed by consecutive unofficial taxes for infrastructure repairs while simultaneously being forced to provide labor, intensifying financial hardship...
N. Korea orders border fortification after cutting rail links to S....
North Korea ordered its military units to fortify its border with South Korea after announcing on Oct. 17 that it had cut rail links...
N. Korean regime orders road inspections, eyes foreign connections
North Korea has begun major road inspections and repairs in major cities, focusing on routes to China and Russia. The directive, issued by the...
N. Korea paves roads at military parade training ground
North Korea has paved roads near Mirim Airport, which is used as a military parade training ground, following an order from North Korean leader...
N. Korea declares week of increased patrols ahead of Putin visit
North Korean authorities have declared a week of increased patrols in major military districts, including Pyongyang, ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to...
Automobile accident near Pyongyang kills daughter of high-ranking cadre
An automobile accident on the outskirts of Pyongyang has left about 10 people dead or injured, including the daughter of a high-ranking Workers' Party...
Some areas of N. Korea halt individual registration of motorcycles
The "people's safety departments" of some provincial branches of the Ministry of Social Security are refusing to register motorcycles under the names of their...
