North Korean market prices surge after weeks of decline

2026-02-25 - 08:13

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... Source