Tag: hyesan
N. Korea’s rising exchange rates are due to greater autonomy in...
Exchange rates are on the rise in North Korea's markets. The trend is related to the government's new "20x10 regional development policy," which has...
Hyesan’s crackdown on street vendors eases
The recently launched crackdown on street vendors in Hyesan has eased recently, Daily NK has learned.
"The authorities have been conducting a special crackdown on...
N. Korea collects funds from people to fund regional development projects
North Korea is pushing ahead with a plan to build factories in the provinces under its "20x10 regional development policy." As part of this,...
N. Korean wholesalers upset over market vendors’ failure to pay up
Wholesalers of consumer goods such as imported garments and shoes in Yanggang Province are upset because market vendors cannot keep up with their payments,...
Steep rise of N. Korean grain prices appears to be leveling...
The North Korean authorities have been distributing food from state-run grain stores, which appears to have driven down the market price of grain, Daily...
North Korea cracks down on grain vendors in Hyesan
North Korean authorities have recently cracked down on rice and corn vendors in Hyesan, Daily NK has learned.
"Individuals selling rice or corn in Hyesan's...
Young N. Koreans increasingly skip work due to economic hardship
As North Koreans face continuing economic hardship in the wake of the pandemic, more and more young people are skipping work. Employers are issuing...
Hyesan residents pray for peace, prosperity during Great Full Moon Festival
Crowds of Hyesan residents climbed to the top of hills and other high places to view the full moon and make wishes on the...
N. Korea’s electricity and food shortages lead to frequent cases of...
Food poisoning has been a serious problem in North Korea this winter season due to food shortages and poor supplies of electricity, Daily NK...
Hyesan Mine officials help free two technicians facing drug charges
Two Hyesan Mine technicians were arrested on drug charges but later released with the help of mine officials, Daily NK has learned.
"Local police arrested...
