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

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 workers in China pay monthly insurance premiums, but sources say most get little compensation when injured.

Smartphone e-payment is booming across North Korea, offering convenience while giving authorities new tools to track spending.

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

Chongjin held a mass public criticism session after nine young North Koreans were caught watching and sharing foreign videos.

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

Hoeryong's railway maintenance drive forced factory workers to relay gravel by hand and meet steep individual quotas, ...

In Hyesan, a grudge with a neighborhood watch leader led to a police raid that ended one resident's home-brewing business.

North Korean trading firms are seeking Chinese printing equipment to modernize packaging and labels, boosting product appeal ...

A North Korean university mobilized students for three days to dig trenches for a new intranet, sparking quiet frustration on campus.