North Korean market prices surged in mid-February 2025 after weeks of decline, as prolonged border restrictions have squeezed supplies of foreign currency and goods across the country, Daily NK’s regular market price survey shows. According to the survey, a kilogram (2.2 lbs) of rice cost 19,600 North Korean won (approximately $0.48 USD) in a Pyongyang market on Feb. 15, a 29.8% increase from 15…
2026-02-25T08:13:00Z
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)