Tag: fruit
N. Korean investigation uncovers elaborate black market scheme
Authorities in North Korea's Kilju county are investigating evidence that local orchards have been diverting seasonal fruit to black market sales.
"Since mid-July, the Kilju...
N. Korean street vendors vash in on early heat wave
With muggy weather arriving early in North Korea this year, street vendors are profiting handsomely from surging demand for cool drinks and ice cream.
A...
Economic woes sour Hyesan’s fruit market despite price cuts
Fruit prices in Hyesan's markets have recently plummeted, with both domestic and imported varieties available. Despite the lower costs, vendors are struggling with slow...
Blueberries beyond borders: Kim decree drives unlikely imports
North Korea is importing large quantities of Chinese blueberries to fulfill the ruling party's directive to produce fruit-based alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
Speaking anonymously, a...
N. Hwanghae Province punishes officials for failing to properly care for...
After investigating the failure of a quality control office in Hwangju County to properly store apples reserved for senior party officials, the party committee...
N. Korean fruit, vegetable farms suffer damage due to unseasonably low...
North Korean fruit and vegetable growers have suffered damage to their crops due to unseasonably low temperatures in March and April, Daily NK has...
A highly infectious disease is killing North Korea’s apple and pear...
Some of North Korea's fruit producing regions have fallen victim to “fire blight,” a highly contagious disease that can shrivel and kill an entire...
