Thieves Target Empty Rural Homes as North Korea Spring Planting Begins
A wave of break ins has hit rural areas of South Hamgyong province in April. Families leave homes empty during the day to prepare...
North Korean Farm Officials Lease State Land to Private Investors for Profit
Farm officials in North Korea's Jagang province have launched a scheme that enables farmland rental corruption for private gain. A farm in Kangye city...
North Korean Factory Sweets Found With Hair and Wire Contaminants
A North Korea food safety crisis has emerged in Ryanggang province over contaminated confectionery. Factories in Pyongyang produce candies filled with hair and thin...
Water Crisis Worsens in North Korea’s Hyesan as Tap Water Flows Once Every Five Days
Water crisis worsens in Hyesan, a city in North Korea's Ryanggang province bordering China. Tap water now flows roughly once every five days. Even...
North Korea Beauty Standards Shift as Women Pursue Diet and Botox
Well-off North Korean women are taking greater interest in their physical appearance as beauty standards shift. Young women are dieting to stay slim, while...
