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N. Korea’s anti-socialist watchdog faces internal probe over currency control failures. Seon Hwa - November 7, 2024. North Korea's Unified Command 82, tasked with policing anti-socialist behavior, has launched an internal investigation into its own currency stabilization efforts.
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N. Korea’s anti-socialist watchdog faces internal probe over currency control failures. Seon Hwa - November 7, 2024. North Korea's Unified Command 82, tasked with policing anti-socialist behavior, has launched an internal investigation into its own currency stabilization efforts.
North Korea’s 4G launch: Pyongyang first in phased rollout
19 hours ago · North Korea launched 4G mobile service in September 2023, but initially service was only available in a few major cities, including the capital of Pyongyang. “Kangsong Net will begin providing 4G mobile service,” said a notice posted on the Kangsong Mobile Communications 3.0 mobile app on Sept. 8, 2023. Daily NK confirmed the notice had ...
North Korean military police launch crackdown on AWOL soldiers
3 days ago · November 11, 2024. North Korean military police have launched a crackdown on soldiers who leave their bases without authorization. The operation, which began in mid-October, is targeting provincial cities including Pyongsong, Anju, Kaechon and Tokchon in South Pyongan province. A source in the province told Daily NK recently that, “Soldiers ...
North Korea ramps up weapons production to meet Russia’s …
Oct 11, 2024 · 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 regime is implementing an emergency strategy to quickly meet Russia’s requests for ammunition for the Ukraine war and double its existing weapons production. A source in North Korea told ...
Mounting fatigue among N. Korean students over increased …
1 day ago · Students in cities such as Hoeryong are expressing fatigue over the increased frequency of these indoctrination sessions. According to a source in North Hamgyong Province recently, a lecture entitled “Reinforcing the Principles of Unwavering Class Consciousness and Class Struggle” was held for middle and high school students in Hoeryong on ...
North Korean province cuts market hours for land management …
3 days ago · North Hamgyong province has ordered reduced market hours through November to mobilize merchants and residents for land management projects. A source in the province told Daily NK that the party committee’s Nov. 2 directive requires merchants and neighborhood watch unit members in Chongjin and surrounding areas to participate in the work.
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Small state, nuclear power: North Korea’s path through the unipolar era. English Language Editor - November 1, 2024. Analysis & Opinion. Paranoia or protectionism? North Korea’s dangerous game with Chinese returnees. Jo Hyon, PhD, Kyungnam University - October 8, 2024.
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Fatal affair exposes food-for-favors system in N. Korean military. Eun Seol - October 28, 2024. A company commander of North Korea's 27th Brigade border guard unit attacked his wife and a non-commissioned officer with a knife after discovering their...