North Korean market prices have continued their downward trajectory, with falling exchange rates simultaneously driving down the cost of both grain and imported goods. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of North Korean market prices, on Feb. 1 one kilogram of rice sold for 15,100 North Korean won (approximately $0.42) at a Pyongyang market. This represents a 3.8% decline from 15,700 won ($0.
February 07, 2026 at 09:23PM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)