Tag: imports

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...

North Korean authorities sold grains including corn and whole wheat to the public at state-run grain shops last month, Daily NK has learned. Multiple sources...

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...

Grain prices in North Korean marketplaces faltered briefly before the Lunar New Year in early February, but they are now moving upward again. The...

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...

Hyesan residents are making their kimchi with soy milk rather than chili powder seasoning this kimjang season, Daily NK has learned. Kimjang is the Korean...

North Korea is experiencing the worst spring drought in years. This was reported by the Korean edition of Voice of America (VOA) on May...

The price of rice in North Korean markets has continued to fall for two straight months. This trends appears to be due to an...

North Koreans have recently received the long-grain rice the country imported in large quantities late last year, Daily NK has learned. However, some North Koreans...

North Korean authorities are importing expensive gifts to hand out to cadres during several national holidays in February, Daily NK has learned. According to a...