Tag: technology
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...
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...
Stitching for cash: North Korea exports garment workers to China
North Korea has begun sending skilled garment workers to China in a bid to boost foreign currency earnings, with plans to expand the program...
N. Korea boosts military cooperation with Russia
Following a recent visit by Russian military officials, North Korea has decided to strengthen its military ties with Russia.
An anonymous source in Pyongyang told...
North Korea inspects national e-payment infrastructure
As North Korea conducts a sweeping inspection of its e-payment system, the Pyongyang Information Technology Bureau has been leading inspections of computer networks and...
N. Korea sends large number of new trade officials to China
North Korean authorities have recently dispatched many new trade officials to China, suggesting that they intend to actively expand trading activity with the country.
Speaking...
N. Korean youth secretly learn tech skills to access outside world
Despite strict controls, young North Koreans are increasingly seeking computer and information technology skills, driven by curiosity about the outside world.
A source in North...
An electricity hog: N. Korea’s Pyongyang Greenhouse Complex
One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top achievements is the construction of the Pyongyang Kangdong Comprehensive Greenhouse. Located in Bonghwa Village, Kangdong...
N. Korea pushes for digitalization in the civilian economy
Chongjin authorities recently held a lecture on adopting digitalization and information technology to develop the civilian economy.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a Daily NK...
N. Korea moves forward with ambitious efforts to modernize Songrim Port
In a move to modernize its maritime infrastructure, North Korea has unveiled a plan to transform Songrim Port into a dual-purpose facility, separating military...
