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Thermal satellite images show Yongbyon reactors running nonstop

North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex kept its key reactors and processing plants running through 2026, according to my analysis of satellite imagery. High-resolution photos and thermal infrared data show...

Economic, technological consultations conclude in Prague

Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Cynthia Kiang and David Müller, her counterpart from the...

Taiwan holds Tier 1 in US anti-human trafficking report

Taiwan maintained its Tier 1 status in the U.S. State Department 2026 Trafficking in...

MOFA welcomes US Reps. Boyle, Salinas, Kennedy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung hosted a banquet for Reps. Brendan Boyle, Andrea...

S. Korea’s defector policy stirs mixed reactions in North

“The South Korean government will never forget compatriots in North Korea who are suffering.” “We will not return even a single North Korean compatriot who...

N. Korea intensifies efforts to purge party ranks of “impure” elements

In a ruthless crackdown on dissent within its ranks, North Korea has intensified its purge of party ranks this year, condemning officials who challenge...

Kim Jong Un’s Tightrope Walk: N. Korea’s shifting strategies and the looming specter of change

Seven months have passed since Kim Jong-un declared the “two-state narrative.” During this time, North Korea has denied the concept of a unified Korean...

Fuel theft sparks citywide crackdown on Pyongyang gas stations

The discovery of a gas station attendant pilfering and reselling government fuel in Pyongyang has triggered a sweeping inspection of all petrol stations in...

Cash to Cards: North Korea’s rocky road to electronic finance

North Korean authorities have taken a number of measures to increase the use of debit cards and promote electronic payments and shopping since the...

N. Korean factory scolded for weak rural labor support

The Kangwon Province Party Committee has rebuked a factory in Wonsan for its lackluster participation in rural labor mobilizations, Daily NK has learned. Speaking on...

Off Limits: The exclusive world of Pyongyang Golf Course

North Korean authorities have recently promoted Pyongyang Golf Course as a leisure destination. However, the course remains inaccessible to the general public, operating primarily...

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. Koreans use fallen propaganda balloons to patch roofs

North Korean authorities sharply criticized South Korean civilian groups for launching balloons carrying propaganda leaflets across the border. However, many North Koreans see the...

North Korean exports to China face market challenges

North Korea is increasing exports to China, but many items are not selling that well, making it hard for trade companies to secure profits. A...

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...

N. Korea imposes strict controls on cell phone use among overseas workers

North Korea is tightening cell phone controls on overseas workers as more laborers in Russia use unauthorized devices to access foreign information or plan...

Chinese police demand N. Korean defectors install facial recognition apps

Chinese police in some parts of Liaoning Province have recently stepped up surveillance of North Korean defectors by asking them to send daily selfies,...

N. Korea paves roads at military parade training ground

North Korea has paved roads near Mirim Airport, which is used as a military parade training ground, following an order from North Korean leader...

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