As North Korea cracks down on informal markets, the country’s commercial landscape is shifting dramatically. Since the devastating famine of the 1990s known as the Arduous March, many North Koreans have depended on market trading to survive. Now, as authorities tighten restrictions, people are finding creative new ways to make a living. Multiple sources inside North Korea report that merchants…
July 23, 2025 at 10:32PM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)