Desertions surge in N. Korean army corps, prompting urgent …
WEB12 hours ago · North Korea’s Third Army Corps has seen a sharp increase in desertions during the first half of this year, triggering an emergency inspection by the General Staff Department, a military source recently told The Daily NK. The inspection, which began Sept. 1, follows an internal report highlighting the severity of the desertion problem within ...
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WEBMaterial matters: Rason customs loosens grip on fabric imports. Sinuiju. Rice Prices (KPW) 6,200. Launched in 2004 and based in Seoul, Daily NK is a media organization that provides news about North Korea from a wide range of sources inside North Korea.
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WEBDaily NK - October 31, 2013. North Korea’s untapped mineral reserves are 24 times greater than those of South Korea, and are estimated to be worth approximately worth US$6.314...
North Korea's Ansok Tideland struggles with poor rice harvest …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Analysis & Opinion; Headline; Bruce Songhak Chung Columns; North Korea’s Ansok Tideland struggles with poor rice harvest after flood recovery. Satellite imagery reveals subpar crop growth in hastily reclaimed fields, potentially reducing yields by 30-40% despite nationwide harvest projections remaining stable
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WEBKim’s headcount: N. Korea launches nationwide census after devastating floods. Jeong Tae Joo - September 5, 2024. North Korea has launched a nationwide population and household census following devastating floods in late …
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WEBAug 11, 2024 · The situation reflects growing educational disparities in North Korea, with the source stating, “It’s becoming an era where students’ abilities differ based on their family’s economic status.”. Read the original article by Lee Chae Un here. Summaries of articles from the week of August 5-9, 2024, from Daily NK, providing insight into ...
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WEBForbidden fashion: N. Korean youth punished for mimicking Kim Jong Un’s pants. Han Jae-deok - September 6, 2024. As North Korean authorities intensify a crackdown on youth fashion, they've begun targeting young people who imitate Kim Jong Un's clothing and hairstyle, particularly...
North Korea extends reduced market hours, fueling public anxiety
WEBSep 12, 2024 · The decision to continue the reduced hours was announced to local officials and merchants on Sept. 1, following Cabinet orders issued in August and September. According to a source in North Pyongan province, a market in Sonchon county operated from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. last month, but the market hours were changed this month.
North Korea seeks to boost military aircraft maintenance expertise
WEB2 days ago · The initiative, revealed by a military source, is aimed at improving the professionalism of equipment personnel in air force units. The proposal, sent by the Korean People’s Army Air and Anti-Air Force Headquarters to the KPA Party Committee, calls for both qualitative and quantitative improvements in the training of technical maintenance ...
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WEBThe “Aug. 15 doctrine”: South Korea’s new unification strategy. Gil-sup Kwak - August 20, 2024. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unveiled a new unification doctrine, the "Aug. 15 Unification Doctrine," during his speech marking the 79th anniversary of Korea's...
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