N. Korean grain prices rise amid concerns about the “barley hump”
Grain prices in North Korean marketplaces faltered briefly before the Lunar New Year in early February, but they are now moving upward again. The...
N. Korea’s distribution of gifts for Kim Jong Il’s birthday saw various disparities
North Korea distributed holiday gifts to cadres of party and government organizations on the Day of the Shining Star (Feb. 16, Kim Jong Il's...
N. Korea’s factories drag their feet amid calls to achieve 20×10 policy targets
Despite moves by the North Korean government to implement the ambitious "20x10 regional development policy," factory officials are trying to avoid being pulled into...
Exclusive: False eyelashes sold in China are assembled in North Korea
Various types of false eyelashes assembled in North Korean prisons are being packaged in China and sold online, Daily NK has learned.
When Daily NK...
Sariwon residents dismayed at government-business collusion on construction projects
As the North Korean authorities promote the construction of houses and factories in rural areas, party and government officials have colluded with the donju...
Pyongyangites thrilled about newly available chickens and eggs
Pyongyang residents are thrilled about the Kwangchon Chicken Farm chicken and eggs recently made available by their government, Daily NK has learned.
Speaking on condition...
N. Korean rice prices dip in run-up to Lunar New Year
Rice prices at North Korean markets have fallen to some degree in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday. The market price of...
Kangwon Province’s plan to improve quality of consumer goods comes under fire
At a year-end party meeting, North Korea's provinces were ordered to improve the quality of consumer goods and basic foodstuffs as their first task...
N. Pyongan Province ordered to establish joint ventures with foreign entities
The committee tasked with promoting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's "20×10 regional development policy" recently issued its first order, calling on North Pyongan...
North Koreans face difficulties amid spike in rice prices
North Koreans are suffering from worsening food shortages amid a recent spike in the price of rice.
Speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons,...
