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...
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...
