North Korea Sends Young Volunteers to Dangerous Jobs Under the Guise of Voluntary ParticipationNorth Korea assigns youth to challenging jobs like coal mines and farms, promoting voluntary participation in harsh environments.
North Korea Looks to Boost Mineral, Coal, and Machinery Production in 2025North Korea aims to exceed last year's industrial production targets, focusing on non-ferrous metals and coal mining for 2024.
Inside North Korea’s Failing Coal Mines: 50-Year-Old Equipment, Production CrashesDespite the government's propaganda, many coal mines struggle with production delays due to outdated equipment.
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