Mass Die-Off at North Korean Flagship Farm Triggers Investigation
A mass die-off at a flagship North Korean livestock farm has sparked a high-level investigation and multiple arrests. Officials confirmed that hundreds of pigs,...
North Korea Forces Wealthy Traders to Make Donations Under Patriotism Drive
North Korean authorities are extracting cash and grain from wealthy private traders through a campaign of forced donations. Neighborhood watch units and law enforcement...
North Korean Fish Farming Push Stumbles on Fingerling and Labor Shortages
North Korea is aggressively promoting fish farming in rice paddies across South Hwanghae province. However, farmers and local sources now report that the campaign...
North Korean Women Spurn Police Officers for Farmers as Marriage Prospects
Attitudes shift among North Korean women choosing a spouse, and police officers now rank below farmers. A recent story from South Pyongan province made...
Grain Prices Drop Across North Korea in Late May
Grain prices fell across North Korean markets in late May 2026, reversing weeks of sustained increases. Rice sold at a Pyongyang market on May...
