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4 US Congressmen Urge NK to Free Missionary Bae 
Date : February 6, 2014
Four members of the U.S. Congress have sent a letter to the leader of North Korea, asking him to release imprisoned American missionary Kenneth Bae. In the letter, the co
NK Among the World's Lowest in Democratic Dev 
Date : January 29, 2014
According to the 2014 Transformation Index (BTI) compiled by the German think tank Bertelsmann Stiftung, North Korea ranks 127th out of 129 developing countries in regard
International Calling Cards Circumvent Phone Jammers 
Date : January 28, 2014
According to a report from the Daily NK, North Korean residents living near the Chinese border are using fixed-rate international calling cards to make calls out of North
Family Visits Decrease Death Rates in Prisons 
Date : January 28, 2014
According to a report published by Radio Free Asia, the death rate in North Korean prison camps has decreased in the wake of a policy change that allows for daily visits
Econonic Potential of NK's Rare Mineral Reserves 
Date : January 27, 2014
A recent geological study indicates that North Korea could hold approximately 216 million tons of rare earth minerals used in electronics such as smartphones and high def
Unease Around Increased Border Security 
Date : January 27, 2014
Inspection teams made up of political university students have begun patrolling the Sino-North Korean border and making arrests causing unease in the region. A Daily NK s
Jang Purge Increases Regulations for Regional Traders 
Date : January 27, 2014
Every North Korean province permits a select group of individuals (approximately a dozen) to travel to and from China relatively freely to engage in cross-border trade. S
The Material Life of Successful Pyongyangites 
Date : January 27, 2014
According to a report from the Daily NK, while the majority of the North Korean population suffers from malnutrition and chronic food shortages, there is a growing middle
Kenneth Bae Urges US to Help Secure His Release in North Korea 
Date : January 26, 2014
Fifteen months ago, Kenneth Bae was imprisoned for committing "hostile acts" against the North Korean government. He is currently serving out his sentence. This week
North Korea Worst for Christian Persecution 
Date : January 20, 2014
North Korea has been named the worst persecutor of Christians for the twelfth year in a row, according to a list created by the Christian organization Open Doors. The lis
President Park Calls for Family Reunions 
Date : January 7, 2014
On Monday President Park Geun-hye proposed a fresh round of reunions for families separated by the Korean War. The reunions would take place on the Lunar New Year, which
Birthday Candy Produced for Children 
Date : January 7, 2014
Gift packs of candy, gum and biscuits have been produced for presentation to North Korean children in honor of Kim Jong Euns birthday on January 8th. It is tradition fo
The New Capitalists 
Date : January 6, 2014
According to recent reports, more than 80% of North Koreans are apparently buying and selling goods on the black market or engaging in other commercial activities to make
North Korean Drug Trade Expands 
Date : January 6, 2014
The Daily NK reports that drugs manufactured in North Korea are making their way into Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia by way of Chinese brokers and with North Kore
North Koreans Speak: 2013 in Review 
Date : January 6, 2014
The Daily NK contacted three North Korean citizens by phone in the days immediately following Kim Jong Euns televised New Years address to gauge public opinion about
 
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