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...
Tuberculosis Outbreak Among North Korean Workers in China Leads to Repatriations
A tuberculosis outbreak among North Korean workers in northeastern China has exposed serious flaws in pre-departure health screenings. Approximately 35,000 North Koreans entered China...
Used Vehicle Imports Spark Repair Boom Across North Korea
A surge in used vehicle imports has ignited a repair boom across North Korea, transforming small workshops into thriving commercial districts. Trade-linked organizations in...
Elective System Reform Triggers Teacher Resistance in North Korea
North Korea’s new elective system for senior middle schools triggered immediate disruption this year as teachers resisted forced transfers and specialist training fell critically...
North Korean Women’s Soccer Team Arrives in South Korea for Semifinal
A North Korean women's soccer team arrived in South Korea on Sunday. This sports exchange marks the first visit by North Korean athletes in...
