Rice has fallen from record highs above 30,000 won per kilogram to around 21,500 won and held steady for nearly a month, reflecting decreased exchange rate volatility rather than increased harvest supplies. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of market prices in North Korea, a kilogram of rice was trading for 21,500 North Korean won at a marketplace in Pyongyang on Nov. 23.
December 02, 2025 at 06:51PM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)