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N. Hamgyong Province launches massive crackdown on petroleum sellers

Prosecutors’ offices in North Hamgyong Province have recently launched a “mopping up operation” against private merchants selling petroleum products such as gasoline or diesel. A...

North Korea Market Price Update: December 12, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of December 12, 2020. Data: Daily NK

North Korea Market Price Update: November 28, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of November 28, 2020. Data: Daily NK

North Korea’s won-to-dollar exchange rate shows signs of modest recovery

North Korean exchange rates are reportedly showing signs of a modest recovery. After dropping about 20% in early November and subsequently fluctuating, the North...

N. Korean authorities recently imposed price controls in Hyesan

North Korean authorities recently imposed price controls on food in Hyesan, Yanggang Province, Daily NK has learned. This strong-armed move came after there were...

North Korea Market Price Update: September 29, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 29, 2020. Data: Daily NK

North Korea Market Price Update: September 18, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 18, 2020. Data: Daily NK

North Korea Market Price Update: September 2, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of September 2, 2020. Data: Daily NK

Yanggang Province street food vendors charge the same for less

As part of efforts to stay afloat, street food vendors in Yanggang Province are reducing food portions while keeping prices the same, Daily NK...

North Korea Market Price Update: August 3, 2020

All prices shown in KPW and current as of August 3, 2020. Data: Daily NK

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