Self-reliance campaign forces vendors away from markets during crucial winter selling season

As business slows to a trickle at North Korea’s informal marketplaces, North Koreans are complaining about being constantly called up for mandatory community service projects that prevent them from earning money during critical winter preparations. “Now that the fall harvest is over, everybody is grimly hurrying to prepare for the winter. Business has dried up at the markets…

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November 04, 2025 at 03:24AM

by DailyNK(North Korean Media)