Tag: wonsan
State security agency drives North Korea’s emerging vehicle rental business
North Korea has begun piloting car rental services in Pyongyang's Hwasong district, signaling efforts to develop new service industries.
Former vehicle repair centers are transforming...
N. Korea unveils four-tier tourism strategy ahead of party anniversary
North Korea plans to fully activate its major tourist facilities nationwide starting May 1 and systematically monetize them through year-end to commemorate the 80th...
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...
Love in the gulag: The disappearance of Cho Myong-gil
An extraordinary Soviet secret document has recently surfaced in Germany, shedding light on a fascinating figure buried deep within history’s shadows. Titled “An Alphabetical...
N. Korean professor arrested for running drug ring with students
A professor at Hamhung University of Pharmacology was arrested in December for manufacturing and distributing methamphetamine, with investigators discovering he had used students to...
N. Korea’s new directives aim to accelerate Wonsan-Kalma resort construction
Following Kim Jong Un's July visit to the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone, the Cabinet issued new directives on Aug. 22 to accelerate construction and...
Monsoon rains disrupt North Korean elite’s beach vacation plans
Heavy monsoon rains in North Korea have disrupted the summer vacation plans of wealthy citizens, forcing many to postpone their seaside getaways and extend...
North Korean diplomats return from Russia with luxury goods
North Korean diplomats in Russia have been recently returning to the North with cutting-edge appliances and pricey musical instruments in their personal luggage, Daily...
A glimpse into the summer vacations of elite North Koreans
As ordinary North Koreans endure the sweltering summer heat without respite, the country's elite are quietly enjoying lavish vacations, highlighting the stark class divisions...
N. Korea moves to increase public confidence in banking system
Four months have passed since North Korea launched what it calls its "20×10 regional development policy." Kim Jong Un personally unveiled the project, which...
