North Korean corn prices skyrocket to levels unseen since currency reform...
North Korean corn, which traded at KPW 2,000 per kilogram until early February, rose sharply in price just before the Lunar New Year holidays,...
North Korea Market Price Update: February 23, 2021
All prices shown in KPW and current as of February 23, 2021.
Data: Daily NK
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Sakju County, North Pyongan Province, locked down for one month
Sakju County, in North Korea's North Pyongan Province, was locked down on Feb. 2, Daily NK has learned.
A source in the province told Daily...
After someone snuck in from China, North Korea locks down Hyesan...
North Korea completely locked down Hyesan, a city in Yanggang Province, from 6 PM yesterday, Daily NK has learned. A source in the province...
Not all defectors want the same thing
A book published in January titled “Defector” (탈북자) is shedding light on the lesser-known stories of North Korean defectors, challenging stereotypes and misconceptions. The...
Pence Cartoon: “From Russia with Logs”
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Update : 21-02-23
| Won | Pyongyang | Sinuiju | Hyesan |
| Exchange Rate | 6,700 | 6,620 | 6,900 |
| Rice Price | 4,800 | 4,700 | 4,900 |
