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market exchange rate

News

N. Korea’s market exchange rates fluctuate little despite speculation over trade...

Seulkee Jang - September 13, 2023

loyalty informant illegal border

News

N. Korean state security officer shot by female detainee with his...

Jeong Seo-yeong - September 12, 2023

North Korean sellers peddle goods on the fringes of a market in Sunchon, South Pyongan Province, in October 2018.

News

Rising grain prices in N. Hamgyong Province’s cities cause anxiety among...

Lee Chae Eun - September 12, 2023

Society

N. Korean schools’ autumn picnics and sports days are not universally...

Lee Chae Eun - September 11, 2023

Market official on patrol in Sunchon, South Pyongan province.

News

North Korean market prices for rice reach yearly high

Seulkee Jang - September 11, 2023

News

Two Sunan Airport employees arrested for taking bribes from returnees

Jeong Seo-yeong - September 8, 2023

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N. Korea bolsters special police unit to guard against anti-state activities

Seulkee Jang - September 8, 2023

drugs

News

Rumors circulate yet again that Hyesan’s customs house will reopen soon

Lee Chae Eun - September 8, 2023

A picture of a streetside market in North Korea.

Economy

Wheeled suitcases are nowhere to be found in N. Korea’s markets

Lee Chae Eun - September 8, 2023

Chongjin Munitions Factory (No. 129)

News

N. Korea moves to accelerate production of automatic firearm ammunition

Mun Dong Hui - September 7, 2023

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