Tag: winter
Self-reliance campaign forces vendors away from markets during crucial winter selling...
As business slows to a trickle at North Korea's informal marketplaces, North Koreans are complaining about being constantly called up for mandatory community service...
Live seafood reaches N. Korea’s interior as transport, storage improve
North Koreans living inland have been shocked to see live fish and other seafood in tanks at local markets—a stark contrast to the rarity...
Some N. Koreans angered by government directive supporting ethnic Chinese population
North Korean authorities issued urgent directives to party and administrative organizations in each region to support the winter preparations of ethnic Chinese residents of...
Kim Jong Un’s government orders world-class ski destination at Mount Paektu
North Korea has ordered the transformation of Samjiyon into a world-class winter tourism destination, despite lacking the funds and resources needed for such an...
N. Korea races to prepare for massive Russian grain aid following...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured a promise of large-scale flour aid from Russian President Vladimir Putin during their summit held in...
Soaring prices leave N. Koreans unable to prepare firewood for harsh...
North Koreans are struggling to stockpile firewood for winter heating as prices surge beyond most families' reach. With harsh winters lasting months in border...
N. Korean propaganda whitewashes China’s wartime contribution
North Korean authorities stepped up anti-American and anti-imperialist ideological education for youth ahead of July 27, the anniversary of the Korean War armistice, which...
N. Korea pushes winter tourism with China ahead of party congress
North Korea is taking concrete steps to boost tourism with China to meet growing demand for winter festivals and sports.
"At the end of June,...
Spring greens season draws N. Koreans to mountains as schools empty
North Koreans are flocking to fields and mountains as the spring greens season gets into full swing. In the mountainous regions of South Pyongan...
North Korea orders political lectures to combat rising military desertions
North Korea's military plans to hold a series of political lectures to combat rising desertions that occurred during winter exercises from December to March.
"The...
