North Korea’s Medicinal Herb Exports Hit by China Crackdown
North Korean herbs are facing severe setbacks as China tightens quality inspections. Traders in Hyesan report that exports have nearly stopped. Consequently, smugglers struggle...
North Korea Firewood Crisis Leaves Families Struggling
North Koreans face extreme difficulty as the North Korea firewood crisis worsens. Rising prices put firewood beyond most households’ budgets. In border regions near...
North Korea Showcases Nuclear Ambitions With ICBM Engine
North Korea showcased its nuclear ambitions by testing a new solid-fuel engine for intercontinental ballistic missiles. Kim Jong-un led the test with senior officials....
North Korea Meat Windfall Stuns Pyongyang Residents
Pyongyang residents recently rushed to city markets to buy a rare meat windfall, highlighting North Korea meat distribution practices. Vendors displayed large quantities of...
North Korea’s Exchange Rates Widen Wealth Gap
North Korea exchange rates are soaring, creating financial hardship for small merchants while benefiting wealthy elites. Furthermore, marketplace vendors who trade in North Korean...
