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Sinuiju’s booming cottage industry: Fake lashes and wigs

A surge in the production of fake eyelashes and wigs has been observed in Sinuiju as locals seek profitable work with minimal initial investment....

N. Korea puts capital city on alert following alleged S. Korean drone incursion

North Korea put Pyongyang on emergency alert after claiming that South Korea sent drones into the country on Oct. 11. The order came immediately...

North Korea launches strict crackdown on fake military items

North Korea has launched a crackdown on the unauthorized use, production, and sale of military uniforms and equipment. A proclamation issued by the Ministry...

Pyongyang issues nationwide order to safeguard rail network

North Korean authorities have issued nationwide directives to secure rail transportation and inspect rail facilities. The move, spearheaded by the Ministry of Social Security...

South Hamgyong province reels from deadly shooting at local shipyard

A security guard’s fatal shooting of his girlfriend at Sinpo Shipyard, in South Hamgyong province, has left local residents stunned. “A male security guard in...

N. Korea’s homemade food crackdown sparks public outcry

North Korean authorities have launched a crackdown on the sale of homemade food, directing law enforcement to target individuals involved in the production and...

N. Korean regime orders road inspections, eyes foreign connections

North Korea has begun major road inspections and repairs in major cities, focusing on routes to China and Russia. The directive, issued by the...

Shortened market hours affect South Pyongan vendors

South Pyongan provincial authorities ordered all markets to operate with reduced hours (4-7 p.m.) from October 1 to November 2 to facilitate the fall...

Forbidden melodies: Two young North Korean K-pop listeners sent to prison

In early September, two 15-year-old North Korean boys were sent to a political prison camp for listening to K-pop, according to a source in...

N. Korean street vendors free from crackdowns but trapped by economics

North Korea has recently eased restrictions on street vendors, but they continue to face hardships. The latest challenge stems from rising currency exchange rates,...

North Korean relief workers’ brief escape ends in swift repatriation

Two North Korean flood relief workers in North Pyongan province briefly fled to China last month, but were quickly apprehended by Chinese police and...

Ryanggang scrutinizes volunteer retention at socialist construction sites

Ryanggang province’s party committee is conducting a comprehensive survey of this year’s volunteers at socialist construction sites to assess their adjustment to local conditions....

North Korea ramps up weapons production to meet Russia’s demands

North Korea’s ruling party has ordered an expansion of weapons production and export plans for the fourth quarter to meet Russia’s military demands. The...

Luxury smartwatches: North Korean youth’s new must-have accessory

Demand for luxury goods, particularly high-end Chinese-made smartwatches, is soaring among young North Koreans eager to show off their wealth. Business people peddling imported...

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