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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...

Hyesan trade activities suspended ahead of Kim Jong Un’s Samjiyon inspection

North Korea recently suspended all trade activities in the Hyesan border area in preparation for Kim Jong Un’s on-site inspection of Samjiyon on July...

N. Korea’s national police agency issues directive to improve fire safety inspections

The Ministry of Social Security recently issued a directive to conduct fire safety inspections of relatively high-risk buildings and facilities for the month of...

New photos show N. Korea continues to violate international sanctions

Daily NK has obtained photos showing that the North Korean authorities are importing large quantities of sanctioned items through China. Daily NK recently obtained several...

Hoeryong increases cash payments needed to avoid mobilizations

Authorities in Hoeryong have raised cash contributions for households seeking exemption from compulsory work mobilizations in their neighborhood watch units. Speaking on condition of anonymity,...

Amid rumors of mass repatriation, North Korean workers in China face uncertain future

Rumors of problems between North Korea and China have surfaced with reports that Chinese authorities have recently made several requests to North Korean authorities...

N. Korean agencies join forces to intensify campaign against outside information

North Korea’s major law enforcement agencies have been working together recently to develop and strengthen the judicial system, which was an agenda item at...

N. Korea hands down harsh sentences for sharing South Korean media

North Korea has recently intensified its crackdown on the viewing and distribution of foreign media, particularly targeting South Korean content. In a recent case...

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