In mid-November 2023, Daily NK posted a banner ad on our website that said, “We want to hear from North Koreans living overseas.” A number of North Korean workers who saw the banner emailed us directly about the despicable behavior of a state security officer in Russia. Specifically, the officer was accused of demanding money … Read more
In a world that craves simplicity, the origins of the South Korean National Assembly’s first-ever impeachment of a prosecutor on September 21, 2023, can be traced back to a man who defies straightforward categorization. Yu Woo-sung, a living embodiment of intertwined identities, stands at the epicenter of this groundbreaking legal chapter. Born in North Korea, … Read more
Advertisement As North Korea’s missile race approaches the finish line, the regime appears to be gearing up for its seventh nuclear test. Indeed, the successful launch of the Hwasong-18 suggests that the development of its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) technology is nearing its final stage, with the only remaining step being nuclear tests aimed at … Read more
Advertisement Up to 2,000 North Koreans are being held in Chinese detention centers for leaving North Korea without permission, for residing illegally in China, or for coming officially to work in China but not wanting to return. Their forced repatriation by China may be imminent, since North Korea is expected to reopen its borders soon. … Read more