![Kim Jong Un at the fourth plenary session (plenum) of the 7th Term Workers’ Party of Korea [WPK] Central Committee [CC] held on April 10, 2019 constitution](https://www.dailynk.com/english/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/제7기-제4차-전원회의-218x150.jpg "What we know – and what we don’t – about Kim Jong Un’s absence")
N. Korea is probing the results of its economic development strategy
The Organization and Guidance Department (OGD) in North Korea's Central Committee recently created an investigative team to better understand the results of the country's...
Kim Yo Jong is reviewing North Korea’s public bonds program
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the first deputy director of North Korea's Propaganda and Agitation Department,...
Fluctuating exchange rates cause headaches for N. Korea’s business people
North Korea’s exchange rates have been fluctuating wildly from day to day as the country’s border with China remains closed, Daily NK has learned.
“We...
North Korea Market Price Update: May 9, 2020
All prices shown in KPW and current as of May 9, 2020.
Data: Daily NK
N. Korea takes further steps to sell public bonds to the donju
North Korea recently upgraded the status of a North Korean-Chinese joint venture company as part of efforts to encourage the sale of public bonds...
N. Korea renews efforts to crack down on “8.3 Earnings” scheme
North Korean authorities have renewed efforts to crack down on a workplace exemption scheme called "8.3 Earnings" that allows workers to engage in private...
N. Korea appears to be resuming mineral exports to China
The North Korean government appears to be resuming state-sanctioned exports of mineral resources to China as fears of COVID-19 have started to wane, Daily...
N. Korea forms group to battle illegal foreign currency transactions
North Korea has moved to strongly crack down on potential "negative effects" caused by the floating of government bonds last month, including the forming...
N. Korea orders factories to produce their own raw materials
North Korea recently issued an order that directs factories throughout the country to resolve supply shortages on their own and to devise measures for...
Pyongyangites continue to hoard as prices keep rising
Pyongyang residents continue to hoard various imported products, which has led to spikes in the prices of imported food items and even the closure...
