Tag: weather
Wonsan water crisis: Party committee finally responds after month-long outage
Party leaders in Wonsan, in North Korea's Kangwon province, are seeking to address public complaints about the water supply.
"The Wonsan party committee has launched...
N. Korea launches advanced agricultural weather app with village-level precision
North Korea has released "Agricultural Weather 2.0," a mobile app providing detailed weather information down to the village level for farmers across the country.
According...
Kim Jong Un’s winter coat sparks new fashion trend in N....
Padded coats inspired by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent attire have begun appearing in North Korean markets. The garment could become this...
Stranded in the Yalu: The plight of Ryucho Island’s residents
Severe flooding in late July has devastated the livelihoods of North Korean residents on Ryucho Island in the Yalu River, resulting in multiple drownings...
Satellite images show Supung Dam releasing water – again
Satellite imagery reveals that North Korea and China have reopened the Supung Dam's floodgates on the Yalu River, releasing water once more. This action...
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...
Satellite analysis reveals extent of N. Korean flood devastation
Following the severe damage to farmland in the Yalu River basin caused by heavy rains in late July, recent satellite images have revealed significant...
Satellite reveals flooding damage along North Korea’s Yalu River
Heavy rains in late July caused significant flooding damage in areas along the Yalu River in North Korea. Kim Jong Un visited the severely...
N. Korean youth face grueling military drills despite harsh weather
North Korean youth are being forced to take part in outdoor military training despite sweltering weather as heavy rains and heat waves grip the...
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...
