Tag: distribution
N. Korean won plunges, market prices double as economic divide deepens
Market prices in North Korea have roughly doubled since last January, according to Daily NK's latest findings.
The North Korean won has seen a dramatic...
N. Korea’s new premier sparks economic debate in Pyongyang
North Koreans are closely watching for potential economic changes following Pak Thae Song's appointment as premier, replacing Kim Tok Hun at the 11th Plenary...
Luxury blankets hit Pyongyang markets, test locals’ wallets
North Korea's regime has recently made luxury blankets available to Pyongyang residents, following an earlier distribution of seafood - moves apparently aimed at reinforcing...
‘Not enough’: N. Korean farm workers push back against harvest allocations
Farm workers in North Korea are expressing frustration over receiving small allocations of the fall harvest despite their year-round labor, with tensions exemplified by...
Kaechon stores raided over private salt trade as winter approaches
Inspectors from Kaechon's commerce department have confiscated goods from state-run stores after discovering they were selling privately-sourced salt and salted seafood. The crackdown comes...
“How will we survive?”: No potato rations this year in major...
Ryanggang province, North Korea's largest potato-producing region, has completely halted its annual potato distribution to local residents this fall. This is expected to cause...
N. Korea’s hidden market: The cat-and-mouse game of S. Korean goods
North Korean authorities have launched a sweeping crackdown on the import and distribution of South Korean goods.
A source in North Hamgyong province revealed recently...
Hyesan’s clothing importers rush to catch up on fall fashion prep
North Korean clothing importers in Hyesan are rushing to catch up on fall fashion preparations after trade disruptions delayed their usual sample showcases, causing...
N. Korea’s shortened market hours are causing economic hardship
North Korean authorities are mobilizing citizens and limiting market hours for flood recovery efforts. These measures, including restrictions on marketplace activity, have worsened economic...
N. Korean workers forced to fund “pointless” tech offices
North Korean workers in Kyongwon county are being forced to fund upgrades to poorly run "technology distribution offices" after a recent party inspection found...
