Tourism Development Projects Drain Resources Without Boosting Local Economies
The tourism development projects in Samjiyon and Wonsan drive the government’s push to grow the tourism sector. Authorities aim to attract more visitors while...
Illegal Fruit Trade in Kilju Undermines North Korea’s State Economy
The North Korea black market fruit scheme uncovered in Kilju county has sparked a local investigation. Authorities discovered that orchards secretly diverted seasonal fruit...
Heat Wave Triggers Massive Livestock Losses, Threatening Farmers’ Survival
The livestock losses continue to grow as a record-breaking heat wave grips the Korean Peninsula. Farmers across the region face relentless temperatures that threaten...
Handmade Soap Exports Help North Korea Earn Foreign Currency
Handmade soap exports are giving North Korea a new way to earn foreign currency under tough international sanctions. Meanwhile, the Sinuiju Cosmetics Factory, the...
Cooling Fan Craze Hits North Korea this Summer
The cooling fan craze has taken over North Korea this summer, with Chinese-made portable fans becoming highly sought-after. These aren’t basic fans. The latest...
