Groceries<\/title><meta name=\"generator\" content=\"Namo WebEditor v5.0\"><\/head><body bgcolor=\"white\" text=\"black\" link=\"blue\" vlink=\"purple\" alink=\"red\"><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"425\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"3\" bgcolor=\"#FAE1E1\">\nGroceries<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\" rowspan=\"2\">\nRice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg 800won – March 7 \/ 1,300 won in May <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg 700won(730won by wholesale) – May 21~31 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nCorn<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n450 ~ 500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nPork<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg – 4,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nBeef<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg – 6,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nDuck meat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg – 4,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nGoat meat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg – 4,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nMutton<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\n1kg – 4,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\">\nEgg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"350\" colspan=\"2\">\nPer one – 150won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\" rowspan=\"2\">\nEdible oil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\nWhite<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"182\">\n1kg – 2300won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"162\">\nYellow(bean oil)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"182\">\n1kg – 2,650won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"69\" rowspan=\"2\">\nSeasoning<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"435\" colspan=\"2\">\nAjinomoto made in Japan : 450g-2,400won(2,260won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"435\" colspan=\"2\">\nGaedan made in China : 450g 2,150won(2,050won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"425\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#FDE0C7\">\nClothes<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\" height=\"94\" rowspan=\"4\">\nUnderwear<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"349\" height=\"22\">\nMinye, for woman, made in China – 17yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"349\">\nBosuk, for woman, made in China – 21yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"349\">\nGyeongpum, for man, made in china – 26yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"349\">\nSoanda, for man, made in China – 31yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\" rowspan=\"2\">\nSocks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"349\">\nNanais, one pair – 1,050won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"349\">\nBubu made in China, one pair – 1,250won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\" rowspan=\"2\">\nShoes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"435\">\nMan\u2019s hide shoes, fair average quality, made in China – 60yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"435\">\nMan\u2019s hide shoes, lower-grade quality, made in China – 50yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"425\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#FAF8C0\">\nGoods related with a Computer <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\n Monitor 17″ <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\nRetail price – 110~120 dollars, Wholesale price – 90 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nPrinter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n65~70 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\n diskette<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n 5,000won per ten<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nKeyboard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n20dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nMouse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n5dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"497\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DEF7D5\">\nSnacks or Side dishes(March 28 ~31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRoasted chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n 6,500won~8,000won per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nPotato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRoasted duck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n 9,000won~12,000won per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nBeans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nNoodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1Box – 6,750won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nFlour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 750won(690won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nConfectionery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1 box – 4,700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nButter powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRice cake<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1box – 8,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nChinese noodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 2,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nDry squid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1kg – 8,800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nWild walnut powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n25g – 400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nSweet potato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1kg – 300won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMilk powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n400g – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nKorean noodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n750g – 2,400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"510\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"500\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DADAFA\">\nFruits (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nMandarin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 1,800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nWater melon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n3kg – 9,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nTomato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 2,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nStrawberry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n1 box – 9,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nBanana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1 cluster – 5,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nPear<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n1kg – 1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nApple<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#BEDDFC\">\nLeisure (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nMovie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nKaraoke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n1 hour – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nInternet cafe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1 hour – 1,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nAdmission fee for Sauna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n2,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nPool<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1 person – 70won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nFilm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n9,000won ~ 15,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nMangyeongdae Playground<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\nAdult – 50won, Child – 20won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nPrint of a photograph<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n10 ~ 18cm : 800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nA comic book<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1,500won (lending – 100won)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#E0C9E4\">\nTaxes and Exchange Rate (March 7 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"37\" height=\"120\" rowspan=\"7\">\nExchange Rate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"54\" height=\"96\" rowspan=\"4\">\n100dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n310,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n298,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n297,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n299,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"54\" rowspan=\"3\">\n100yuan <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,100won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nThe present<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,600won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" colspan=\"4\">\nElectronic fee : using for 4 light bulb, a TV, a refrigerator, a recorder(3months) – 600won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" colspan=\"4\">\nWater fee – 10won per capital(3months)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"512\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"502\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#EED7E4\">\nMedicines and Medical Instruments<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nAnodyne<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n1 pill – 75won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n25,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nAspirin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n12 pills – 140won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n1 bottle of 5% Glucose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n580won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">\nAntibiotics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n 1 pill 300won(Made in China-30won)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\nA acupuncture needles case<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n10won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nCold medicines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n1 pill – 30~50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"516\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"506\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DCD2D2\">\nSchool Things<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nPencil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n 50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nPencil case<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n500 ~ 700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nBall pen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n150 ~ 250won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nSchoolbag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n6,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nNotebook<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n 350won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nMechanical pencil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nEraser<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n300won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"308\" colspan=\"2\">\nEntrance fee for Shinuiju Medical college including bribe costs <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\" colspan=\"2\">\n200 ~300 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"308\" colspan=\"2\">\nMoney due of private computer shop per meonth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\" colspan=\"2\">\n200 ~ 300dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"516\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"506\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#C4DFC4\">\nHousing Prices<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"39\">\nSingle story house with 2rooms, 1kitchen in a city<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"39\">\nMonthly rent 20,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"39\">\nMiddle quality apartment with 2rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"39\">\n3,000 ~ 3,500dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"35\">\nRent for a 110 square meters Karaoke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"35\">\n 40,000won per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"35\">\nHigh quality apartment with 3rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"35\">\n70,000dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"37\">\nSingle story house with 2rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"37\">\n1,500dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"37\">\nSingle story house with 3rooms, 1kitchen(660\u33a1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"37\">\n3,000dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"515\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"505\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#F7E5BC\">\nOthers (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"30\">\nSanitary napkin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"30\">\n 500 ~ 1,000 per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"30\">\nCosmetics(Cream, Toner)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"30\">\nMade in S.Korea-10,000won, Made in China-35,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"31\">\n3 kinds of toner set<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"31\">\n42,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"31\">\nSmall size gas range<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"31\">\n27,000won(25,000won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"30\">\n3 kinds of Aloe set<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"30\">\n42000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"30\">\nAuto bike<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"30\">\n150 ~ 200dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" rowspan=\"2\" height=\"64\">\nTV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\" colspan=\"3\" height=\"32\">\nSony, used, made in Japan – 680yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"404\" colspan=\"3\" height=\"30\">\nGukhwa, used, made in China – 350yuan <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[imText1]In North Korea, there has been a sharp rise in the price of domestic rice. In mid May, the price of rice in North Pyongan province was 1,300 won ($0.43) a kg. Compared to the price in May 2005, it rose 500 won ($0.17). 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In mid May, the price of rice in North Pyongan province was 1,300 won ($0.43) a kg. Compared to the price in May 2005, it rose 500 won ($0.17). 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[imText1]In North Korea, there has been a sharp rise in the price of domestic rice.<\/p>\n

In mid May, the price of rice in North Pyongan province was 1,300 won ($0.43) a kg. Compared to the price in May 2005, it rose 500 won ($0.17). In Jangmadang, there is a rumor that rice will rise to 2,000 won ($0.67), so it seems that it’s just a matter of time before rice becomes more expensive. <\/p>\n

The reason for the rising cost of rice is simple: a shortage of rice. The rice stored in autumn has begun to run out and there are not enough edible plants to go around. North Korea calls this period the Spring Austerity Season. This is considered the hardest season for North Koreans.<\/p>\n

The average wage of North Koreans is 3,000 won ($1), meaning that a family of four would have to live off of 1.5kg of rice a month. People struggle to survive by doing business, digging up edible plants, getting help from relatives living in China, and selling scrap iron. <\/p>\n

The following list shows prices from North Pyongan province in March, illustrating the huge difference from this year’s prices. Prices vary the most among food and groceries. <\/p>\n

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width=\"349\">\nNanais, one pair – 1,050won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"349\">\nBubu made in China, one pair – 1,250won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"70\" rowspan=\"2\">\nShoes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"435\">\nMan\u2019s hide shoes, fair average quality, made in China – 60yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"435\">\nMan\u2019s hide shoes, lower-grade quality, made in China – 50yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"425\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"2\" bgcolor=\"#FAF8C0\">\nGoods related with a Computer <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\n Monitor 17″ <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\nRetail price – 110~120 dollars, Wholesale price – 90 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nPrinter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n65~70 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\n diskette<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n 5,000won per ten<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nKeyboard<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n20dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"132\">\nMouse<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"287\">\n5dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"497\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DEF7D5\">\nSnacks or Side dishes(March 28 ~31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRoasted chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n 6,500won~8,000won per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nPotato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRoasted duck<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n 9,000won~12,000won per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nBeans<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nNoodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1Box – 6,750won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nFlour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 750won(690won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nConfectionery<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1 box – 4,700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nButter powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nRice cake<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1box – 8,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nChinese noodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n1kg – 2,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nDry squid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1kg – 8,800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nWild walnut powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n25g – 400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nSweet potato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n1kg – 300won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMilk powder<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n400g – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nKorean noodle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">\n750g – 2,400won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"162\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"510\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"500\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DADAFA\">\nFruits (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nMandarin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 1,800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nWater melon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n3kg – 9,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nTomato<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 2,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nStrawberry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n1 box – 9,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nBanana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1 cluster – 5,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\nPear<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n1kg – 1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">\nApple<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"170\">\n1kg – 1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"76\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#BEDDFC\">\nLeisure (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nMovie<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nKaraoke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n1 hour – 5,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nInternet cafe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1 hour – 1,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nAdmission fee for Sauna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n2,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nPool<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1 person – 70won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nFilm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n9,000won ~ 15,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nMangyeongdae Playground<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\nAdult – 50won, Child – 20won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\nPrint of a photograph<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n10 ~ 18cm : 800won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"90\">\nA comic book<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"168\">\n1,500won (lending – 100won)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"132\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"511\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#E0C9E4\">\nTaxes and Exchange Rate (March 7 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"37\" height=\"120\" rowspan=\"7\">\nExchange Rate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"54\" height=\"96\" rowspan=\"4\">\n100dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n310,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n298,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n297,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n299,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"54\" rowspan=\"3\">\n100yuan <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,100won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nMarch 31<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,500won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"74\">\nThe present<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"318\">\n37,600won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" colspan=\"4\">\nElectronic fee : using for 4 light bulb, a TV, a refrigerator, a recorder(3months) – 600won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"501\" colspan=\"4\">\nWater fee – 10won per capital(3months)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"512\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"502\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#EED7E4\">\nMedicines and Medical Instruments<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nAnodyne<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n1 pill – 75won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n Sphygmomanometer, Stethoscope<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n25,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nAspirin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n12 pills – 140won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n1 bottle of 5% Glucose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n580won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\">\nAntibiotics<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n 1 pill 300won(Made in China-30won)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\nA acupuncture needles case<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n10won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"144\">\nCold medicines<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"158\">\n1 pill – 30~50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"81\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"516\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"506\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#DCD2D2\">\nSchool Things<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nPencil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n 50won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nPencil case<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n500 ~ 700won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nBall pen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n150 ~ 250won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nSchoolbag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n6,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nNotebook<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n 350won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\nMechanical pencil<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n1,200won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">\nEraser<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">\n300won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"100\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"86\">\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"308\" colspan=\"2\">\nEntrance fee for Shinuiju Medical college including bribe costs <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\" colspan=\"2\">\n200 ~300 dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"308\" colspan=\"2\">\nMoney due of private computer shop per meonth<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\" colspan=\"2\">\n200 ~ 300dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"516\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"506\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#C4DFC4\">\nHousing Prices<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"39\">\nSingle story house with 2rooms, 1kitchen in a city<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"39\">\nMonthly rent 20,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"39\">\nMiddle quality apartment with 2rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"39\">\n3,000 ~ 3,500dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"35\">\nRent for a 110 square meters Karaoke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"35\">\n 40,000won per month<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"35\">\nHigh quality apartment with 3rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"35\">\n70,000dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\" height=\"37\">\nSingle story house with 2rooms, 1kitchen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"101\" height=\"37\">\n1,500dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"118\" height=\"37\">\nSingle story house with 3rooms, 1kitchen(660\u33a1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"144\" height=\"37\">\n3,000dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div align=\"left\">\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"515\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"505\" height=\"40\" colspan=\"4\" bgcolor=\"#F7E5BC\">\nOthers (March 28 ~ 31)<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"30\">\nSanitary napkin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"30\">\n 500 ~ 1,000 per one<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"30\">\nCosmetics(Cream, Toner)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"30\">\nMade in S.Korea-10,000won, Made in China-35,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"31\">\n3 kinds of toner set<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"31\">\n42,000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"31\">\nSmall size gas range<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"31\">\n27,000won(25,000won by wholesale)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" height=\"30\">\n3 kinds of Aloe set<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"111\" height=\"30\">\n42000won<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"116\" height=\"30\">\nAuto bike<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"165\" height=\"30\">\n150 ~ 200dollars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" rowspan=\"2\" height=\"64\">\nTV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"404\" colspan=\"3\" height=\"32\">\nSony, used, made in Japan – 680yuan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"404\" colspan=\"3\" height=\"30\">\nGukhwa, used, made in China – 350yuan <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[imText1]In North Korea, there has been a sharp rise in the price of domestic rice. In mid May, the price of rice in North Pyongan province was 1,300 won ($0.43) a kg. Compared to the price in May 2005, it rose 500 won ($0.17). 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