Tag: science
Silent warheads: The hidden race of N. Korea’s nuclear ambitions
North Korea's military leadership is prioritizing the battlefield deployment of miniaturized nuclear warheads and multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) payloads ahead of the...
N. Korean schools too under-resourced to join technical education program
North Korea's recent initiative to boost technical education through a pilot program at select middle and high schools has hit an obstacle: most schools...
Kim Jong Un approves new satellite development plan with Russian cooperation
North Korea appears to be accelerating its military reconnaissance satellite program through Russian cooperation, with plans for new deployments this year.
According to a Daily...
N. Korea’s space law links civilian program with defense strategy
North Korea amended its Law on Space Development in August 2022, significantly expanding provisions on space development goals and management while explicitly linking these...
N. Korea’s digital leap: Examining the ‘Mirae’ wi-fi network
Inside North Korea's digital world, a new window has opened: The "Mirae" Wi-Fi app, recently obtained by Daily NK, offers a rare glimpse into...
North Korean teams hunt for advanced military parts abroad
North Korea dispatched technical teams to Dandong, China and major Russian cities in early November to procure advanced military components like electronic parts and...
N. Korean workers forced to fund “pointless” tech offices
North Korean workers in Kyongwon county are being forced to fund upgrades to poorly run "technology distribution offices" after a recent party inspection found...
Cyber Allies: North Korea and Russia’s cyber partnership in the post-treaty...
The year 2024 will be remembered as a milestone that paved the way for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea)...
N. Korea to enhance mobile network security with domestic technologies
North Korea is pushing to strengthen its mobile network security system by the second half of this year. The country aims to introduce domestic...
Academy of National Defense Science researchers unhappy with poor living conditions
Researchers at the Academy of National Defense Science, a critical agency in North Korea's accelerating satellite and weapons development efforts, are increasingly unhappy with...
