Tag: south hamgyong province
Turf war: Inside N. Korea’s crackdown on money brokers
A recent incident in Hamhung revealed tensions between the Ministry of State Security and Ministry of Social Security as they competed to arrest a...
N. Korean party members quietly turn to private business while on...
Party members in North Korea are increasingly taking official leave from their duties to secretly engage in private commerce and money-making activities in cities...
South Hamgyong province reels from deadly shooting at local shipyard
A security guard’s fatal shooting of his girlfriend at Sinpo Shipyard, in South Hamgyong province, has left local residents stunned.
“A male security guard in...
Behind the facade: The reality of N. Korea’s construction propaganda
North Korea has been encouraging the production of propaganda videos for the regime, including one by a film crew sent to a major state...
North Korea’s Pukchong zone preps for Russian export drive
North Korea's Pukchong Agricultural Development Zone in South Hamgyong province is preparing to export products to Russia as part of the government's push to...
Tragedy in Hamhung: A child’s death exposes N. Korea’s childcare crisis
A 5-year-old child in Hamhung, South Hamgyong province, died in late August after collapsing while left alone at home without a guardian. The parents...
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...
N. Korea rounds up officials on drug-related charges
Officials arrested in early July for drug trafficking in Hamhung face intense public scrutiny over their potential punishments, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking anonymously, a...
From home parties to street stalls: N. Korea’s evolving drinking habits
As families across North Korea tighten their belts, the country's male drinking culture is undergoing a gradual change, Daily NK has learned.
"Except for special...
Kim Jong Un badges debut in N. Korea
North Korean senior party and government officials received badges depicting Kim Jong Un for the first time, along with a lecture on his greatness,...
