Rice and corn prices hit record highs in North Korea amid China transport revival

2026-03-19 - 18:20

Rice and corn prices at North Korean markets have surged to historic highs in 2026, with the won’s sharpest depreciation against the dollar on record driving up the cost of imported goods across the board. Analysts say the resumption of passenger train and flight services between Beijing and Pyongyang is fueling a spike in demand for foreign currency, compounding a food security crisis that... Source