Tag: summer
Chongju officials conduct inspection of local schools for “excessive mobilization” of...
North Korean officials in Chongju, North Pyongan province, conducted a five-day inspection of local schools in early September to check for excessive mobilization of...
N. Korean military distributes assessment criteria before summer drills conclude
The Korean People's Army (KPA) General Staff Department has distributed an assessment rubric to each corps ahead of the summer military exercises concluding on...
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...
Sink or swim: North Korea’s war prep hits the pool
North Korean authorities have intensified swimming education in Pyongyang's middle schools, citing war preparedness, as teachers face unprecedented scrutiny of their aquatic skills.
Speaking anonymously,...
Floods halt North Korean “state-led smuggling” across Yalu, driving up prices...
State-led smuggling remains suspended due to high water levels on the Yalu River following heavy rains last month, driving a steep increase in the...
N. Korea warns against swimming at beaches as skin conditions spread
With the alarming spread of skin conditions among visitors to beaches on North Korea's west coast, the government is urgently advising people to stay...
Heatwave claims victims young and old in N. Hwanghae province
A series of incidents attributed to a severe heatwave have recently emerged in North Hwanghae province.
Speaking anonymously, a Daily NK source in the province...
N. Korean military boosts morale with new recreation program
The North Korean army's General Political Bureau (GPB) recently ordered political departments in each military unit to organize mass culture and recreation activities coinciding...
N. Korean schools start summer vacation early due to hot weather
North Korean elementary schools began summer vacation on July 1 due to the hot weather, Daily NK has learned.
"All primary schools in Sinuiju have...
Chinese summer clothing gains popularity in North Korean markets
Summer clothing imported from China is selling well in Yanggang Province's city of Hyesan, Daily NK has learned.
"With the weather getting hotter, summer clothes...