N. Korean grain prices continue upward trend into the New Year
The upward trend in North Korean grain prices that began in December has continued into the New Year. The country's economic difficulties have led...
North Korea Market Price Update: September 18, 2020
All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 18, 2020.
Data: Daily NK
N. Korean fishery to start exporting products to China
The Taegyong General Fishery Enterprise in Kimchaek will soon send its first export products to China after building a processing plant with imported equipment...
Grain prices soar in N. Korea as won-dollar rate crosses 24,000
North Korean market prices are soaring again, with both grain prices and foreign exchange rates hitting record highs and driving continued volatility.
According to Daily...
Regional differences highlight mixed views on inter-Korean summit
With the third inter-Korean summit taking place, regional attitudes are revealing differences in opinions among North Koreans regarding what will be discussed by the...
North Korea Market Price Update: April 5, 2021
All prices shown in KPW and current as of April 5, 2021.
Data: Daily NK
North Korea angles for outside investment through economic development push
Following their adoption of a new strategic line focused on the construction of a socialist economy, North Korean authorities have recently designated Kaesung as...
As private education industry expands, interest grows across demographics
Private education is becoming increasingly popular in North Korea, with home tutoring services and cram schools spreading across the country, report local sources.
“The number...
North Korea arrests factory workers for diverting goods to markets
Three workers at a state-run local industry factory in North Hamgyong province were publicly struggled against and arrested last month after diverting factory output...
North Korean trading company employees arrested for embezzling state funds
An accountant and Party director at a major trading company affiliated with the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) were recently arrested by North Korean...
