North Korea Schools Shift Elective Costs to Parents
North Korea's new high school elective system is imposing heavy elective costs directly on parents. Specifically, the state mandated new courses in physics and...
Kim Jong Un Visits Construction Site of Memorial for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a construction site in Pyongyang honoring soldiers killed during the Ukraine war. State media said the visit...
Tourism Cooperation Grows as North Korea and Russia Develop Joint Programs
Tourism cooperation between North Korea and Russia is expanding as both governments advance new joint travel initiatives. The move highlights closer bilateral coordination and...
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Attends Consecutive Factory Openings as State Pushes Regional Development
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended factory opening ceremonies on consecutive days, underscoring a regional development push aimed at strengthening provincial economies. State...
North Korea Parents Struggle to Heat Classrooms Amid Firewood Crisis
North Korean parents are struggling to provide fuel for their children’s classrooms due to a worsening firewood crisis. The price of firewood has more...
