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Von der Leyen seeks to break key EU pillar

Member states should work on economic matters in small groups in the absence of unanimity, the European Commission president has said ...

South Korean official in hot water over call to ‘import virgins’

A county head has been expelled from the ruling Democratic Party over his controversial...

Britons working harder for less – report

Stagnant wage growth is condemning lower-income families to flatlining living standards, a think tank...

North Korean fugitive caught after assaulting officer, stealing gun in Sinuiju

A man who allegedly assaulted a police officer during a stop in November in...

N. Korea’s delayed elections spark speculation as party anniversary takes priority

North Korea’s elections for the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA), which were scheduled for last year, have yet to take place. Without any official explanation...

N. Korea tightens control over students abroad with new security measures

North Korea is revising its guidelines for monitoring students studying abroad, with authorities emphasizing the critical importance of controlling overseas scholars. A source in North...

N. Korean official arrested for erasing defector records in bribery scheme

A residence registration guidance official in Ryanggang province is under investigation by provincial police for allegedly erasing information about defectors from official records. According to...

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...

N. Koreans risk forest fires with traditional slash-and-burn farming

People in mountainous areas of North Pyongan province are clearing agricultural land by burning vegetation, significantly increasing the risk of forest fires. A source in...

Body of young girl found in N. Korean mountains, officials investigate

A body of what appears to be a preteen girl was discovered on a hillside in Yeonsan county, North Hwanghae province, prompting an investigation...

N. Korea launches AI tech venture with Chinese firm to bypass sanctions

North Korea has partnered with a small Chinese IT company in Shenyang, Liaoning province, to establish a startup focused on AI security technology development. While...

N. Korean security officers recalled from overseas following work abuse allegations

North Korea has summoned two additional security officers back to Pyongyang after earlier recalling Choi Song Chol, who faced accusations of abusing North Korean...

Privilege and fashion: How N. Korea’s elite children copy Kim Jong Un’s daughter

North Korean students, particularly those from privileged backgrounds, are increasingly imitating the style of Kim Ju Ae, daughter of leader Kim Jong Un. Parents...

N. Korean cigarette trade collapses under Chinese police raids

Chinese authorities have intensified their crackdown on smuggled North Korean cigarettes, one of Pyongyang’s primary illicit exports, causing the distribution network to shrink dramatically,...

N. Pyongan cuts residential power for farming, still demands payment

North Pyongan province announced it will temporarily cut electricity to households for two months to supply more power to farms during the busy agricultural...

N. Korean restaurants in China face mass closures amid economic downturn

North Korean restaurants in China are shutting down due to financial troubles. Over half of these establishments in Liaoning province have closed their doors. According...

Breaking point: School expenses spark rare public complaints from N. Korean parents

Parents of school children in North Korea have begun openly complaining about the endless expenses since the beginning of the new semester, questioning whether...

Holiday cruise: N. Korean sightseeing boats return to Yalu River after COVID hiatus

North Korean sightseeing boats were spotted from Dandong, China, cruising the waters of the Yalu River near Sinuiju recently. According to a Daily NK source...

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