Tag: market prices
N. Korean rice prices climb once again after continuous fall since...
After continously falling since February, North Korean rice prices are once again climbing. Although North Korean authorities have greatly increased imports of rice, corn,...
N. Korea’s growing trade with China pushes down market prices of...
The recent expansion of North Korea’s trade with China has led to more diversity in imports compared to last year. The prices of imported...
N. Korea makes moves to implement new law to protect state...
North Korea recently issued a joint order to party and government agencies nationwide calling for the implementation of a newly ratified law to protect...
N. Korea’s market grain prices fall after state food shops begin...
Grain prices in North Korea's markets have been falling after North Korean authorities recently began selling rice and corn through state-run food shops.
Daily NK’s...
USD-KPW exchange rate climbs sharply in Hyesan
The KPW-USD exchange rate has recently climbed into the KPW 8,000 range in Hyesan, Yanggang Province.
A Daily NK source in Yanggang Province said Wednesday...
N. Korean rice prices continue upward march despite potato, wheat and...
Although North Korea is currently harvesting potatoes, wheat, barley and other rice-alternatives, the price of rice continues to increase in the country's markets. In...
Recent spike in rice and corn prices make things even more...
A recent spike in the price of staples such as rice and corn at North Korean markets is making things even tougher for ordinary...
North Korean rice and corn prices continue their march upwards
North Korean rice and corn prices continue to rise, suggesting that more and more North Koreans are having a difficult time acquiring food.
According to...
How are N. Korean market vendors responding to falling purchasing power...
Amid skyrocketing food prices due to the closure of the country's borders and smuggling routes, North Korea's market vendors have responded to the falling...
North Korea Market Price Update: May 30, 2022
All prices shown in KPW and current as of May 30, 2022.
Data: Daily NK
