Tag: wealthy
N. Hamgyong Province faces unprecedented drug crisis
The North Hamgyong Province branch of North Korea's national police agency reported an alarming surge in drug crimes to the provincial party committee earlier...
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...
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...
N. Koreans complain about regime’s discriminatory electricity supply policies
Accidents at North Korea's coal mines are on the rise due to power shortages, but restaurants and nightclubs frequented by the country's elite can...
Parents of school children turn to second-hand stores amid N. Korea’s...
Driven by economic hardships, a large number of parents of school-age children shopped at second-hand clothing stores in Hamhung markets before the start of...
N. Korean university student threatened with expulsion for not meeting school...
A North Korean university student in South Pyongan Province complained to his professor and university officials after he was threatened with expulsion for failing...
Latest N. Korean phones are expensive but still popular
The latest smartphones in North Korea cost hundreds of dollars, with some models costing nearly USD 1,000. While such prices are a significant burden...
N. Korea’s wealthy prepare luxurious New Year’s gifts for each other
North Korea’s wealthy entrepreneurial class, or donju, are busy preparing luxurious gifts for the New Year despite economic troubles brought on by the COVID-19...
