Tag: sinuiju
North Korea rice prices drop nearly 20%
Rice prices in North Korean markets fell by nearly 20% in early July 2026, a Daily NK survey found, as seasonal supplies of alternative...
North Korea grain prices dip from record highs but remain near...
Grain prices in North Korean markets fell slightly in the third week of June 2026 after hitting all-time highs earlier in the month, as...
North Korea’s showcase coastal resort is turning into a symbol of...
Interest in North Korea's Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone is rising sharply ahead of the summer season in 2026, with word-of-mouth praise from visitors...
Sinuiju unlicensed lodging crackdown drives travelers to state guesthouses
North Korean authorities intensified a crackdown on unlicensed home lodging operations near the border in 2026, threatening expulsion for repeat offenders and pushing travelers...
North Korea’s local factory policy failing to reach rural store shelves,...
Students from the North Korean city of Sinuiju who were sent to support agricultural work in rural areas have returned home shocked by the...
Chinese language tutoring surges in North Korea as Pyongyang and Beijing...
A surge in demand for private Chinese-language tutoring is sweeping North Korea in 2026, driven by rising public expectations that the restoration of North...
North Korea calls Xi Jinping’s visit a “diplomatic victory”
North Korean authorities have reportedly issued directives on follow-up measures after touting Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the country as a "diplomatic victory."
According...
North Korea tightens grip on China trade by requiring traders to...
North Korea has tightened controls over cross-border trade with China by requiring traders to report the identities of their Chinese business partners to state...
North Korea bans border gatherings, criminalizes talk of South Korea
North Korea has intensified controls on gatherings and private conversations in border areas, ordering that groups of three or more people be broken up...
Satellite analysis reveals Kim Jong Un’s hidden armored train stations
Kim Jong Un does not travel like other heads of state. He moves through North Korea aboard a "rolling fortress" — an armored train...
