Pyongyang Marathon Tickets Sell Out Quickly for 2026 Event
Pyongyang Marathon tickets for the 2026 international race sold out within hours of sales opening, showing huge global demand. Koryo Tours, a Beijing-based travel...
Vanishing Forests Threaten North Korea’s Reforestation Goals
North Korea continues to struggle with vanishing forests despite annual nationwide mobilization campaigns intended to restore degraded hillsides. Every spring and autumn, the government...
Digital Trust Still Low as North Korea Pushes Cashless Payments
North Korea continues promoting cashless transactions, yet citizens hesitate because digital trust remains low and concerns about surveillance persist. Officials recently organized public lectures...
Residency Barriers Threaten North Korean Marriage Plans
Residency barriers are undermining wedding plans for young North Koreans as strict mobility rules intensify nationwide. A rural man and a woman from Sinuiju...
Rising Exploitation Threatens North Korean Defectors in China
Rising exploitation now shapes the lives of many North Korean defectors living inside northeastern China. A recent case from Liaoning province highlights how vulnerable...
