A number of North Korean weddings have recently been delayed or canceled for superstitious reasons, Daily NK has learned.
“A rumor is circulating in Chongjin...
A pedicab driver in Pyongyang’s Hyongjesan district was recently arrested after he protested against being fined by police, Daily NK has learned.
“An increasing number...
The South Korean government recently decided to designate July 14 as “North Korean Defectors’ Day.” Minister of Unification Kim Yung-ho announced that the day...
North Korea recently carried out a major personnel reshuffle in the Ministry of Defense’s Rear Services General Bureau, an important agency that organizes, directs,...
In Kyongwon County, North Hamgyong Province, a teacher recently tried to commit suicide because her father, a powerful official, strongly opposed her marriage to...
North Korea’s government is accusing people with pet dogs of committing “non-socialist behavior,” Daily NK has learned.
“In view of the growing number of families...
North Korea gave gifts to the wives of submarine unit commanders on International Women’s Day, Daily NK has learned.
The gift-giving comes as North Korea...
North Korean authorities sold grains including corn and whole wheat to the public at state-run grain shops last month, Daily NK has learned.
Multiple sources...
Wholesalers of consumer goods such as imported garments and shoes in Yanggang Province are upset because market vendors cannot keep up with their payments,...
The North Hamgyong Province People’s Committee recently increased the advance payments that prospective homeowners will have to pay to fund the construction of their...
