North Korea’s Currency Tumbles After China Visit
North Korea’s currency plunged sharply after Kim Jong Un visited China, sparking optimism about Chinese investments across multiple sectors. Markets reacted immediately, with the...
North Korea’s Clothing Smugglers Focus on Wealthy Buyers
North Korea clothing traders in Hyesan, Ryanggang province, are shifting their focus toward affluent buyers as ordinary consumers pull back. Rising prices and reduced...
Fake Money Floods North Korean Markets Amid Crackdown
Fake money is spreading rapidly across North Korean markets as the local currency collapses. Authorities launched an urgent crackdown to curb counterfeit U.S. dollars...
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...
