Rice and fuel prices soar in N. Korea as won weakens against dollar

North Korean market prices remain high after spiking earlier this month. With market exchange rates staying elevated, import prices are soaring. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of North Korean market prices, a kilogram of rice cost 13,800 North Korean won in Pyongyang and 13,900 won in Sinuiju, North Pyongan province, on July 19 – increases of 300 won each from the previous survey on July…

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July 30, 2025 at 05:25PM

by DailyNK(North Korean Media)