Luxury bags slip by UN sanctions, adding to economic disparities
North Korea’s economy is stagnating, but the country’s elite continue to flamboyantly display their wealth and merchants selling luxury items to the elite are ceaselessly targeting...
North Korea Market Prices Update: September 30, 2019
All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 30, 2019.
Data: Daily NK
North Korea loosens rules on motorcycle ownership registration
The Ministry of People’s Safety (MPS) recently began permitting North Koreans to register ownership of motorcycles under their own names, Daily NK has learned.
While...
Woman turns in relatives after feud over defector remittances
A family feud over defector remittances led a woman to turn in members of her own family who were planning to defect into China...
One child dead, two injured in runaway mine trolley accident
In early September, three primary school children participating in a practical education course in a mine in Komdok, South Hamgyong Province, were hit by...
Thae Yong Ho: SLBM development only leads to more sanctions
North Korean media outlets such as Rodong Sinmun have recently been reporting that North Korea’s “status” on the international stage is on the rise...
Why does North Korea seemingly support Cho Kuk?
North Korea has strongly criticized the Liberty Korea Party because of that party’s attacks against South Korea’s Justice Minister Cho Kuk and allegations of...
Update : 19-09-30
| Won | Pyongyang | Sinuiju | Hyesan |
| Exchange Rate | 8,310 | 8,360 | 8,400 |
| Rice Price | 5,200 | 5,110 | 5,500 |
