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Russia and Ukraine hold new prisoner swap (VIDEO)

The latest exchange likely involved badly wounded soldiers from both sides ...

Sinuiju youths sentenced to labor training over foreign videos

Four unemployed young men in Sinuiju, North Pyongan province, were sentenced to labor training...

Meta agrees to pay $18 bn to settle Facebook and Instagram addiction trial

The deal ends a federal trial that could have exposed the social media giant...

Hungary labels Russia a ‘threat’

Budapest now considers Moscow a “threat to Europe,” in a major foreign policy shift...

Tragedy in Hoeryong: Mother left destitute after daughter sent to political prison camp

A woman in her 50s from Hoeryong, North Hamgyong province, is traveling to various locations across North Korea where political prison camps are believed...

Bitter pill: Authentic N. Korean health supplements losing market to Chinese counterfeits

In an ironic twist, fake North Korean health supplements manufactured in China are receiving better consumer reviews than genuine North Korean products, which are...

Power trap: Hyesan residents suspect electricity inspections are bribery scheme

Residents of Hyesan in North Korea’s Ryanggang province are facing intensified inspections of their electricity usage, particularly targeting households using power-hungry appliances. These crackdowns...

N. Korea reforms security oversight after agent’s abuses in Russia exposed

North Korea has overhauled its standards and selection criteria for security officers working overseas after allegations of abuse came to light involving recently repatriated...

Hollow victory: Drug dealer’s arrest exposes N. Korea’s enforcement challenges

A man in his 40s has been arrested for years of drug dealing in Hoeryong, North Hamgyong province. According to a Daily NK source in...

Pyongyang’s model: N. Korean province rushes to upgrade medical and educational systems

South Pyongan province is implementing North Korean ruling party directives to enhance its medical and educational systems following Pyongyang’s model, Daily NK has learned. “In...

N. Korean smartphones add screenshot function with notable exceptions

North Korean smartphones have added a screenshot function, though it doesn’t work with certain content or applications related to the country’s leaders. A Samtaesung 8...

IIM Bodh Gaya Hosts Management Development Programme for 38 Bihar Police Academy Officers (DySPs Probationers)

IIM Bodh Gaya conducted a Management Development Programme (MDP) for 38 DySPs Probationers from the Bihar Police Academy in two phases from April 1...

N. Korean products find shelf space in Chinese border stores

Thanks to the persistent efforts of North Korean traders, foods and other products made in North Korea are now being exported to China and...

N. Korea expands foreign currency payments through smartphone apps

North Korean smartphones are processing more payments in foreign currencies, and an increasing number of businesses are now required to offer electronic payment systems,...

Hunger drives N. Korean veterans to theft as support system fails

The Jagang provincial police are responding swiftly to poverty-related crimes committed by recently discharged military officers and have reported the matter to the provincial...

Silencing fears: N. Korean regime makes families write ‘encouraging’ letters to troops

Families with sons and daughters serving in the military have been ordered to write letters of encouragement, Daily NK has learned. “On March 23, the...

Hamhung officials scrutinize school uniform distribution after system overhaul

The education department of Hamhung’s people’s committee conducted an on-site inspection of uniform and school supply distribution for new students at the start of...

Knee-length leather coats: N. Korea’s latest status symbol for the elite

Knee-length leather coats have become a sartorial trend among young North Koreans, Daily NK has learned. “Leather coats have recently become a trend among young...

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