Marketplaces in parts of North Korea continue operating only in the afternoon, months after the official reason for shorter hours has ended. While some view this as an attempt to drive customers to state-run stores, others acknowledge that selling goods all day in sweltering summer heat would be nearly impossible. Multiple sources in North Korea told Daily NK recently that markets in cities…
September 11, 2025 at 04:27AM
by DailyNK(North Korean Media)