N. Korea’s market exchange rates fluctuate little despite speculation over trade reopening
Despite speculation that North Korea will throw open its doors for trade as airline, train and bus services restart between North Korea and China,...
North Korea Market Price Update: November 28, 2020
All prices shown in KPW and current as of November 28, 2020.
Data: Daily NK
N. Korean exchange rates see little change despite rumors of overland trade restarting
Speculation of the imminent restart of overland trade between North Korea and China after vehicles were spotted on the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge linking Sinuiju...
North Korean government orders some workers to overstay sojourn periods in China
Despite the stream of overseas North Korean workers returning home, the North Korean government has ordered some workers to remain in China and continue...
Traffic cops deployed for Accident Awareness Month in North Korea
In conjunction with the beginning of Accident Awareness Month this November, the North Korean government has dispatched additional personnel to problem areas to help...
N. Korea’s foreign currency exchange rates continue to rise
Foreign exchange rates continue to rise in North Korean markets. The exchange rate of the North Korean won to the US dollar has reached...
Plummeting prices and rising exchange rates cause difficulties for N. Korean market vendors
A growing number of North Korean merchants have been suffering losses in the face of plummeting prices for certain goods and a rising KPW-RMB...
Local Party secretary criticizes election officials for showing concern for elderly voters
A North Korean official criticized local election officials for allowing elderly voters to use a mobile voting booth at their place of residence during...
N. Korea’s food policy stabilizes rice prices amid currency fluctuation
Residents of the border areas of North Hamgyong Province are praising North Korea's food policy as the price of imported rice remains stable even...
N. Hamgyong Province’s food prices continue to fall amid expansion in trade
Amid an expansion in North Korea-China trade, prices for food in Chongjin and Hoeryong's markets are continuing to fall, with the prices of some...
