Tag: border closure
N. Korea’s markets continue to see rise in food prices
Grain prices at North Korean marketplaces continue to rise. North Korean food prices are even higher than in May 2023, when cereal prices peaked...
Nampo’s 2021 lockdown led to tragedy for many people
In early 2020, as North Korea implemented a maritime lockdown in response to COVID-19, the port city of Nampo suffered a steep drop in...
North Korea’s grain prices continue to rise in markets
The price of cereals at North Korean marketplaces continues to rise, leading some to say the food shortage in the country is even more...
N. Korea encourages Chinese businesspeople to resume commercial activities
The North Korean government is encouraging Chinese businesspeople to resume business activities they were forced to suspend when North Korea closed its borders because...
Yuan exchange rate skyrockets amid increased demand for Chinese currency
North Korea's yuan exchange rate is climbing sharply, driven by increased demand for Chinese currency due to North Korea’s “regional development 20x10 policy.”
According to...
N. Pyongan Province’s trade activities are still under heavy central government...
While North Korea's provinces are now allowed to conduct a certain level of trade thanks to the "20x10 regional development policy," trade remains tightly...
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...
Shedding light on the cruelty of North Korea’s border protection squad,...
This article is part of a series written by Daily NK journalist Kim Jeong Hun entitled “North Korea’s Secret Stories.”
Amid growing complaints among people...
