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Latest North Korea news from NK News correspondents
After 80 days of state-ordered labor, North Koreans may finally get a rest today
The country’s “80-day battle” mass labor marathon is expected to end on Dec. 30
Rare North Korean Party Congress to take place ‘early January,’ Politburo says
Kim Jong Un chaired an unprecedented 12th Politburo meeting of the year on Tuesday
South Korean civic groups fight ‘anti-leaflet’ law in constitutional court
Opposition party lawmakers also filed a revision to the recent law, which criminalizes leaflet launches to North Korea
North Korea warns public about new COVID-19 strain ahead of huge political event
With the Eighth Party Congress slated for January, state media urged citizens to be on “maximum alert” over the virus
North Korea touts new electric trolleybuses ahead of massive beach resort debut
New trolleybus depot in Wonsan is part of the city's revival of this more efficient mode of public transport
DPRK-China trade continues to sputter, making hydropower and soap stand out
New, official Chinese trade data shows that Pyongyang made at least $1 million from electricity exports for November
North Koreans earn just 4% of the average South Korean’s income, new report says
The average North Korean made less money in 2019 compared to a year prior, despite an improving economic growth rate
Activity ramps up in Pyongyang ahead of Party Congress: satellite imagery
Large-scale gatherings held at North Korean capital’s main square and military parade practice grounds on Dec. 24
US-ROK military exercises must not provoke North Korea: unification minister
Lee In-young says he hopes the Biden administration will respect Seoul's call for smaller-scale joint military exercises
North Korea’s trade with China free falls in November, reaching new record lows
Chinese exports to the DPRK fell 41% from October, with potentially disastrous consequences for North Korea's economy
