Sanatorium director in N. Pyongan Province arrested for selling bottled water at inflated prices
North Korean authorities recently dismissed the director of the Tongchang Sanatorium in Tongchang, North Pyongan Province, for filling his pockets by selling mineral water...
North Korean authorities attempt to crackdown on “grasshopper markets” in Chongjin
North Korean authorities are using Ministry of Social Security officers to seize goods from "grasshopper traders" in Chongjin, North Hamgyong Province, a source in...
Gaps between market prices in different North Korean regions are growing
Amid North Korea’s attempts to strengthen control over its markets following the closure of the country’s borders last year, the gap between market prices...
Official trade activities between North Korea and China unlikely to resume in April
After North Koreans were spotted repairing trade facilities and installing disinfection devices at customs offices in Sinuiju and Nampo last month, there has been...
Some North Korean street vendors raise prices in response to economic uncertainties
Faced with economic uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some North Korean street food vendors are taking out certain ingredients and reducing the portion...
North Korea’s wealthy entrepreneurial class facing economic difficulties amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many North Koreans are experiencing financial difficulties because of COVID-19, and even the country's wealthy are suffering from the downturn in the economy, Daily...
North Korea Market Price Update: April 5, 2021
All prices shown in KPW and current as of April 5, 2021.
Data: Daily NK
N. Korean authorities investigate famous commerce management center in Chagang Province
North Korea’s Organization and Guidance Department (OGD) recently inspected a commerce management center in Chonchon County, Chagang Province, Daily NK learned last Friday. Though...
The per kilogram price of pork in North Korea has increased by 57% in...
North Korean pork prices have reportedly soared in the past six months. Some are saying that the North Korean authorities may have reached their...
North Koreans find it harder than ever to find imported food products at local...
North Koreans are finding it more difficult than ever to find imported food products in the country’s markets, Daily NK has learned. Indeed, prices...
