Severe Sandstorm Hits Harbin with Level 13 Winds
A severe sandstorm engulfed Harbin on Sunday evening as extreme winds and dust plunged the city into near darkness. Gusts reached level 13, the...
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...
Five Killed in Daejeon Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant
A Daejeon explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace facility killed five workers and injured two others on Monday. Firefighters brought the main fire under control...
Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Okinawa with Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
Typhoon Jangmi is set to approach Okinawa Prefecture and the Amami Islands from Monday to Tuesday. The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the storm is...
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...
