Elementary schools in Pyongsong and Hyesan collected fees for Sept. 9 flower baskets, adding to parents' economic strain.

Pork prices in North Korea have hit record highs since a 2019 swine fever outbreak, pushing the once-common meat out of reach ...

New North Korean workers are filling Chinese factories again, but 13-hour shifts, heavy wage deductions and tighter ...

Chinese phone prices in Hyesan have surged past 35,000 yuan as North Korea's crackdown and shrinking smuggling routes limit ...

North Korea orders a crackdown on complaints over Pyongyang construction as provincial officials report resource strain and ...

North Korean students in Gaecheon wrote self-criticisms after officials branded the K-pop-style finger heart gesture ...

North Korea ordered a crackdown on illegal Russian fuel trading, threatening officials with legal punishment and asset ...

North Korean youth are rushing to marry to boost their odds of overseas work selection, as officials favor married applicants ...

Battery orders from North Korea are surging as customs clearance opens, but fire-safety rules keep supply from catching up ...

Satellite images show reservoir drought worsening across North Korea in August 2026, threatening rice harvests as water ...

An Onsong county mother is set to return to a labor training camp weeks after birth, drawing sympathy from neighbors and even ...

Satellite imagery reveals 740 hectares flooded in Sinuiju after Aug. 24 downpour. Critical infrastructure faces major damage.