North Korean Markets Struggle as Soaring Heat Drives Up Awning Costs
North Korean markets are under heavy strain as vendors face record summer heat and steep awning prices. Street merchants urgently need shade to protect...
North Korea Cigarette Smuggling Collapse Hits Key Revenue Stream
North Korean cigarette smuggling has suffered a major blow as Chinese authorities intensified their enforcement measures. The crackdown has paralyzed the lucrative tobacco trade...
North Korea’s Shoe-Making Industry Steps Up Production and Quality
The North Korean shoe-making industry is pushing forward with a campaign to raise production and improve quality. Officials say the effort focuses on increasing...
North Korea Orders Workplace Safety Reforms to Protect Steel Industry Output
North Korea workplace safety reforms gained urgency after a serious steel mill accident injured a crew leader during holiday work. Kim Jong Un immediately...
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...
