Tag: sinuiju
North Korea’s market price surge shows signs of easing
North Korean market prices, which had nearly doubled since early February 2026, showed signs of easing in late April, according to Daily NK's latest...
Air conditioners become a must-have in North Korea as summers grow...
Air conditioners are fast becoming a household essential in North Korea, with demand surging ahead of what many expect to be another punishing summer....
Rising fuel prices drive North Koreans to modify electric bikes for...
As supply and demand for electric bicycles and motorized scooters rise simultaneously across North Korea in 2026, a growing number of people are having...
Central party inspection teams descend on Sinuiju factories, rattling local officials
North Korea has dispatched central party inspection teams to major factories in Sinuiju, the capital of North Pyongan province, in a sweeping audit of...
Middle East oil shock doubles North Korea freight costs, squeezes traders
Rising oil prices driven by instability in the Middle East are pushing up fuel costs inside North Korea, with transport fees charged by private...
North Korea resumes China transport links but clamps down on tourist...
North Korea resumed rail and air links with China in late March after a roughly six-year COVID-19 suspension, marking a significant development in North...
North Korea-China trade grows, but new customs rules shut out small...
China's customs authorities have sharply tightened export requirements for North Korea-bound goods since the second half of last year. The new rules are squeezing...
North Korea fuel prices surge 20% as Iran war squeezes oil...
North Korea's market prices have surged for the second consecutive month, with fuel costs leading the way as gasoline and diesel prices each jumped...
North Korea-China rail revival fuels trade surge, sanctions evasion attempts
Goods ranging from manufactured products to agricultural produce are moving through the newly resumed North Korea-China passenger rail service, with North Korean trading companies...
Sinuiju residents bear cost of North Korea’s spring beautification drive
Authorities in Sinuiju, North Pyongan province, are forcing people along thoroughfares and railways to fund and carry out a state beautification campaign at their...
