The survey sites is North Hamkyung. Prices are fluctuating widely. Authorities are taking tough measures such as house searches and confiscation of goods. These actions target merchants and "donju," a wealthy entrepreneurial class, for hoarding and withholding sales. Rising prices are spreading anxiety among people.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. Compared to the previous week, there has been a significant drop in foreign currencies, food and fuel prices. In particular, the US dollar has fallen nearly 40%. The cause is under investigation.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. Inflation is severe. Residents can obtain rice for 5000 won and corn for 2500 won (both per kilo) twice a month at state-run grain stores, but they have to buy additional supplies at a high price.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province.The exchange rates of the yuan and the U.S. dollar against the North Korean won have surged. Food prices also skyrocketed. For the first time, the price of rice has surpassed 9,000won per kilo. It seems that people are buying up groceries due to the spread of information that "currency exchange" will soon be carried out.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. The exchange rate fells after a long time while the prices of rice and corns rose. The reason is under investigation.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. Prices and foreign currencies continue to rise. Our reporting partner tells this is due to people buying up supplies and continuing to purchase foreign currency despite the crackdown.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. Although rice and corn harvests are over, food prices continue to rise, causing unrest among urban residents. Wheat and flour are being imported from Russia but are not distributed at all in the market. It is said that many of which are sent to the military.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. A large amount of oil is coming in from Russia, but because the country has a monopoly on it, it is not available on the market and the price is not going down. It is also said that the amount of white rice transported from production areas is decreasing, and the price of white rice in the northern region continues to rise.
The survey sites are North Hamkyung and Ryanggang Province. Oil prices, food prices, and foreign currency rates are all rising. Private distribution of corn after the harvest is still strictly controlled. It is said that the government is driving away poor urban residents who come to the countryside to glean.
The survey area is North Hamgyong Province and Ryanggang Province. The reporter said that although food prices have fallen compared to last week, corn harvested is not yet being traded because its movement out of farms is strictly restricted.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. No major changes are seen other than a slight decline in both foreign currencies and prices from the previous week.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Despite the harvest season, corn prices are rising. Our reporting partner tells this is because the restoration of roads, bridges, and railroads destroyed by the flood at the end of July is delayed, which causes transportation problems.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The Chinese yuan and the U.S. dollar marked new record high. Strict controls on the use of foreign currency continue.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Both the Chinese yuan and the US dollar reached new highs. Recently, N.Korea has been receiving payment for exports to China in the form of construction materials and food, which is apparently escalating the country's foreign currency shortage.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices, which had been rising since the flood at the end of July, have dropped slightly. State smuggling around the upstream of the Yalu River has stopped because of the flood.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Both food and fuel prices have risen significantly. This is said to be due to heavy rains at the end of July that disrupted railways and roads, causing logistics to be delayed. Anxiety about daily life is widespread in the area.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The prices of white rice and corn have been falling since July, but the reason is unclear.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The US dollar continues to rise. It is now at twice the level of two years ago. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan exchange rate is stable. The reason for this difference is unclear.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Farms across the country are reportedly doing well with their double-cropped barley harvests. This may be the reason for the drop in food prices.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The soaring price of fuel has become a major obstacle to transporting fertilizer and other agricultural supplies, as well as goods for state-run stores. Handcarts are said to be very useful.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Even before Putin’s visit to N.Korea, Russian wheat had started being sold at the “state-run food store,” and the number of Russian businessmen in Rason is said to be rapidly increasing.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Although the US dollar has soared, the researcher says "There is almost no foreign currency circulating in the market, and it is only at the asking price of those who want to sell it.''
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Rural mobilization has begun nationwide. Although the lives of ordinary people are extremely difficult, there have been no reports of serious humanitarian crisis like the ones that occurred at the same time last year.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Rural mobilization has begun nationwide. Workers are given rations for the number of days they are mobilized. At the state-run food store, 1 kilogram of corn is sold for 2,200 won.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food, fuel, and foreign currency exchange rates all declined slightly. Mobilization to join cooperative farms has become full-scale in various regions.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. There is information that fuel imports from Russia continue, but the rise of prices has not stopped. The exact reason is unknown.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Prices continue to rise. According to our research, fuel and white rice prices have reached record highs. Residents are becoming increasingly anxious about the future.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Fuel prices and food prices remain high. Although it was a small amount, state-run food stores were selling food for April.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Rice prices and foreign currency prices continue to rise. The US dollar has finally exceeded the 9100W mark, probably due to the global appreciation of the US dollar. Urban residents have few means of obtaining cash and unrest against hunger has been widespread.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices remain high. The Chinese yuan and US dollar continue to rise. Inminbans (people’s units) have been ordered to donate gloves and cotton cloth to support the military, and residents are voicing their dissatisfaction.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The Chinese yuan has appreciated by 35% since the beginning of the year. Researchers explain that the drop in fuel prices was bexause a large amount of it was introduced from China and Russia.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Although trade with China has become active since the latter half of March, the Chinese yuan has soared due to a serious shortage of foreign currency at trading companies. The Chinese yuan is at an all-time high according to our research. Food prices are said to be fluctuating dramatically due to unstable distribution.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices, which had been rising, fell. This is said to be due to rumors spreading that there would be large-scale food aid from China and Russia. The authorities began distributing small amounts of corn to the most distressed people.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices are at their highest in five months. With cash income remaining low and unlikely to recover, and moreover rationing at work and state-run food stores are unstable, more and more residents are worried that famine is on the horizon.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. There are no major changes other than the depreciation of the Chinese yuan. In February, many companies received no food rations at all.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food, fuel, and foreign currency are all on the rise. Perhaps this should be seen as general inflation rather than a decrease in supply of specific subjects.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The RMB soared more than 10% compared to the previous week. This seems to be the reason why trading companies are busy buying RMB due to the shortage of foreign currency. The price of white rice has also increased. It is unclear whether this is caused by a distribution issue or if there was a decrease in inventory in the first place.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Foreign currency, food, and fuel all rose slightly. In January, the amount of food distributed by companies and sold at state-run food stores appears to have increased a little compared to last year.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Most of what is traded at the market is vegetables and meat, and researchers say that "it has completely become like an agricultural market.'' It is said that miscellaneous goods and industrial products made in China have almost disappeared.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Around January 5th, the authority announced that all private food transactions would be completely shut down. The number of people secretly selling food has decreased, and it is non easy to buy them even if people have money.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In one month, prices for white rice rose by 15% and prices for corn rose by 60%. Since the amount to be sold at state-run food stores is fixed, residents have to buy what they are short of non-regularly. However the prices are rising because the authorities are strictly controlling the export of grain from rural areas. Demand for cheap corn is high.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices has began to rise. Researchers say this is because the outflow of food from rural areas continues to be strictly controlled, leading to shortages. Meanwhile, in early December, state-run food stores sold 4 kilograms of white rice for 4,700 won and 3 kilograms of corn for 2,100 won (prices are per kilogram). People have to make up their shortfall by buying from suppliers, but the prices are rising.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The impact of high fuel prices is serious. Fishing industry is sluggish since people are not able to travel to the distant seas, the movement of food from farms to the military has been delayed, and company vehicles cannot be moved easily due to the lack of funds. Authorities are encouraging rail transport.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food sales at grain stores are held twice a month, but in North Hamkyung Province, the sale of food in early November was delayed, and sales have finally started recently. 2 kilograms of white rice was sold at 4,800 won per kilogram, and 3 kilograms of corn was sold for 1,900 won per kilogram to each household.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. There are no major changes from last week. Dissatisfied reactions of residents are seen as they are forced to donate pork and food to support military units and people mobilized for state-building projects.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In the northern area of Hyesan, trade with China resumed in early November. Both government agencies and companies are suffering from a severe cash shortage, and the amount of imports are low. Although foreign exchange rates and food prices have fallen, fuel prices remain high. The reason is unknown at this point.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Researchers explains that the reason why the Chinese yuan and US dollar depreciated is that the use and exchange of foreign currency has declined due to the strong crackdown, and the number of people seeking foreign currency has fallen sharply. Banks are exchanging money for 1,050 won per yuan, but only few people exchange them.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. White rice from China and Hwanghae Province was distributed to trading company employees and others. Russian flour is also on the market, and food prices have fallen. The US dollar and Chinese yuan have dropped, but the reason is unclear.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. It is said the reasons for the sharp drop in rice and corn prices are: 1. Enough potatoes were distributed to workers at work, and 2. Corn for late October was priced at 2,400 won per kilogram at state-run food stores, and 6 kilograms were sold for each household.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. After corn harvest is over, distribution to the market is strictly controlled, and prices are violently fluctuating due to people holding back selling and buying up corn. The 3000w reported this time is the price at the state-run food stores in early October. In Ryanggang Prefecture, six days' worth of corn was sold per household. Sales are currently being held twice a month
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. At cooperative farms where harvesting operations are going on, strict security is in place, saying, “Not even a single grain is allowed to escape.” As a result, the amount of food in the market has not increased, and food prices continue to rise.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The amount of food distributed within the region is small, and there were no sales at state-run food stores until the 18th, so the prices continue to rise even though it is harvest season. The authority is greatly propagating the success of Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia and are telling to look forward for food aid from Russia.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The reason is unknown, but fuel prices continue to rise. More and more people are becoming uneasy that even though the harvest season has begun, food prices are rising contrary to their expectations.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Grain harvest has finished and threshing has begun in various regions, but strict controls are reduceding the amount of food distributed and prices have not fallen. Food movement across provinces is prohibited.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. White rice prices has soared. In early August, a decree strictly prohibiting the circulation of goods and foreign currency outside the control of the state was issued, and public unrest is spreading. However, the investigator explains that the prices are rising because the state-run food store was not selling food in the second half of August, and the sales of food is being restrained.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In early August, the N.Korean regime issued a "proclamation" strictly prohibiting the circulation of goods outside state control and the use of foreign currency by individuals. It is a severe content that if the circumstance is vicious, one will be sentenced to death. Unrest is spreading among residents.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In North Hamgyeong Province,
5 kg of Chinese white rice was sold per household at a state-run foograin store in August. The price was 5,000w per kilogram and it was imported from Rason,researcher repotrted. The state-run company served five days' rations to workers in domestically produced white rice or corn.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Prices remain high and has not changed significantly. Statistics show that trade with China is recovering rapidly, but in the surveyed areas there is no increase in jobs or income because of it. The number of people in military units and border guards who are malnourished are increasing due to the poor quality and amount of food served for.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. No big change in prices are seen. RFA reported that some areas of Ryanggang Province have been put under a lockdown and has caused food prices to soar, but our investigators are denying it.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Potatoes are on the market for 1100w per kg. It should be appreciated by ordinary people with no money. According to the investigator, domestic wheat with husk is also sold, and the price of Russian wheat has fallen and now both are 3700w.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The decline in staple food prices was due to the emergence of potatoes and barley. Especially the drop in corn, appears to be caused by traders trying to sell off their stocks before the harvest in late August. However, researchers say that it is not working positively for the urban citizens in need who have lost their cash income.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The increase of impoverished population led state-run factories and workplaces to send workers to construction sites and other jobs where they can earn cash. This is because there are hardly any jobs, and rations will be insignificant even if they were tied to their workplaces.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Investigators in the Ryanggang Province says that 7 kilograms of low-quality Chinese corn was sold for 2,600 Korean won per household in state-run "food stores." It is said that there are many people who doesn’t have enough money and cannot buy them.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Many state-owned companies have begun organizationally dispatching workers to lucrative sites such as construction sites and livestock farms as the number of workers suffering from hardship increases. In addition to being a profit for the company, it is also paid to employees. So it is said that employees are contending to be dispatched.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Investigators say the price of rice and corn has fallen as new potatoes have hit the market, but the poor cannot afford it. There are still many reports of starvation and family suicides.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The shortage of food supply from the country has not been resolved yet, and starvation deaths continue to occure in the northern provincial cities. State-owned enterprises have begun to allow workers to take time off from work and go out to get food on their own.
The research sites are the Ryanggang, North Hamkyung and North Pyongan Province. Death from starvation happened in all five cities that was surveyed. A serious humanitarian crisis is occurring.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The situation in Pyongyang and Nampo is unknown, but the food situation in the countryside continues to deteriorate. Market prices have gone up, but also official prices at the state-run food store has risen. In April, white rice was sold for 4,800w and corn was sold for 2,600w in Hyesan city, and in late May, Hoeryong City sold 2kg of white rice for 5,200w limited to difficult households. There was no sale of corn then. At the beginning of the year, they were 4400w and 2400w each in both regions. All prices are for 1kg.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Since the beginning of May, the state-owned food stocks have been depleted, and the distribution of food by state-run stores and companies has stalled. It is said that the number of workers who cannot eat and go to work is increasing at each workplace. There is also information that some of the stored military provisions have been released. Market prices has risen. Attention should be paid to food trends.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. For the past two years, companies have provided food rations for 5 to 10 days limited to workers who are at work. However, it is said that there were many companies which couldn’t ensure food rations and payed cash instead. A company in Ryanggang Province paid 15,000w in cash to its employees. Ironically, that was several times the default salary.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Rural mobilization has started and the markets are only open between 17:00-19:00 or 18:00-20:00. “If the amount is very small, sales of rice and corn in the market are overlooked,” says the investigator. Food merchants are trading at home.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. “Grain from Nampo is distributed and sold at the grain market,” the investigator says. This may be the reason why food prices slightly dropped. According to Chinese trade statistics for March, more than 100,000 tons of rice and flour are imported from China. It is possible that they are circulated in local areas.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food in markets continues to be prohibited. The special ration for Kim Il-sung's birthday (April 15) is said to be about 5-7 kilograms of corn for workers from many workplaces. Several investigators says "the residents were only provided rations such as laundry soaps and a toothbrushes."
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food, fuel, and foreign currency prices all continue to fall slightly. It may be because trade with China is recovering.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Although the the spring crisis has began, there is widespread expectation that a large amount of food will come in from China, and rice and corn prices are stable as ever. However, urban residents continue to lack cash and live in poverty.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The display and sale of food in the market remains prohibited. Investigators say that the authorities are intensifying household investigations because cases where elderly people die because they were not given food, and infants being abandoned due to poverty are becoming frequent.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Chinese corn was provided as a workplace ration. The amount varies depending on the workplace, but according to the investigator it is about 5 kilograms per person.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The sale of white rice and corn at market stalls is prohibited, and only non-grain crops such as beans and potatoes are sold. Merchants continue to sell at their homes. Information is going around in various places that there will be a large amount of food aid from China within March.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices has started to rise again. Several cases where impoverished urban residents are directly appealing to authorities and executives for assistance, but it seems that most of them are not granted due to lack of food stocks. Residents are becoming more anxious as the spring crisis is approaching.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The main reason for the sharp rise in fuel prices is the escalation of international prices and the US dollar, but the drastic decrease of the amount of fuel in the market is also a factor the investigator says.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Fuel prices continue to rise. Gasoline prices have risen by more than 30% and diesel prices by more than 80% compared to a year ago. It is a heavy burden on the transportation of goods by the authorities. They often give instructions to use railroads for long-distance transportation of fertilizer and coal, but transportation after unloading at the station is becoming a problem.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In the Ryanggang Province, each person was sold 5 kilograms of corn in January, but families of three were sold 9 kilograms of corn. The price has risen to 2,400 won per kilogram, but it is cheaper than the market, and residents welcome it while they buy the shortfall at the market. Fuel prices continue to be high.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Due to the cold weather, heating costs are a heavy burden for the residents. Coal is 130 Chinese yuan per ton, and firewood is 1,400 won for 5 small bundles. It is said that it is common for people who cannot afford them to live with others.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Fuel prices continue to rise. Even public institutions are having trouble moving vehicles. Even though it is the coldest season, the heating in places such as hospitals has stopped because coal cannot be transported.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The run-up in corn prices are continuing since the end of last year. “Due to the slump of agricultural production and unstable sales amount at ‘grain stores’, residents are rushing to stock up on cheap corn,'' the investigator said. Chinese yuan hits all-time high.
The research areas are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. It is said that by December 20, food for 10 days for each household were sold at the “grain stores”(food stores). Perhaps for this reason, the market price has fallen slightly. Due to China's COVID-19 outbreak, the border control is tightened.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In both areas, white rice and corn was sold for 4,200 won and 220 won (per kilogram) at state-run “grain stores”(food stores). Sales were limited for 7 days per person for the month of November at each household. The shortage is said to be purchased in the market.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The soaring Chinese yuan fell slightly. State control over food distribution is getting stronger. There is a strong view that trading in the market will become difficult from next year. The Kim Jong-un regime is planning to shift to a food monopoly system.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The Chinese yuan continues to rise. The money changer said, "There are no people who have foreign currency, so it is difficult to make a transaction." Many city residents are running out of cash and unable to buy firewood or coal for heating, the researchers say.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The reason for the sharp rise in the Chinese yuan is that trading companies and the new-rich have almost run out of yuan. They are seeking yuan at Pyongyang and the Sinuiju Province, but it is said that the deal is not going well.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The exchange rate of the Chinese yuan soared by about 17%. “At one point, 1 yuan exceeded 1,000 won,” the investigator says. The US dollar has not changed much. It is unclear why only the Chinese yuan has risen, and it is under investigation.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The fall in food prices was attributed to the government, which are selling food at low prices at state-run food outlets. It is said that some food merchants in the market have withdrawn because they cannot win the price competition. Also, there is a shortage of grain since the authorities strictly check the source of the grain that are sold in the market.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The price of staple food are falling little by little. Compared to the peak in early August, the price of white rice has fallen by about 20% and that of corn by about 15%. This is probably due to the influx of harvested crops into the market, but it is unknown whether some kind of policy had an impact. Fuel prices continue to fall slightly.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Food prices has fallen slightly. Although the scale is small, resumption of smuggling are seen in areas adjacent to China. Using the COVID-19 as an excuse, border security is still being strictly enforced, but due to the economic crisis, some military and police officers are said to be taking bribes and turning a blind eye to the smuggling.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The Chinese yuan is depreciating little by little, probably reflecting the exchange rate of the international exchange market. Fuel prices are also 20% cheaper than it was in July. Farming villages all over the country report that the yield has decreased since last year.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. As the harvest season began, corn has began to be brought from rural areas to the city market, and the price dropped slightly. However, it is said that the movement of grain is controlled strictly and the amount is small. There are many rumors that grain prices are going to soar, and it is said that there is a strong tendency for merchants to hold back on selling.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The reason why food prices are not falling even during the harvest season is believed to be because of the authorities strictly controlling the outflow of crops from farming villages. At the two farms we were able to confirm in the North Hamkyung Province, armed military units were stationed and were strictly checking people's comings and goings and thefts.
The research sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The US dollar hits the highest price in the recent two years. Is it due to the impact of the global appreciation of the dollar? As the COVID-19 subsides, expectations are rising for the resumption of trade with China in the two regions. A trading company began buying medicinal herb materials for export. However, for the time being, it is likely that exports will via Sinuiju.
The reasearch sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Only the price of white rice has plummeted by about 8%. The cause is under investigation. A great number of urban residents are mobilized to farm villages and forced to harvest.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The black market forex exchange only has few customers and is in a bad condition, but the US dollar is rising. As the corn harvest begins, authorities have sealed off farming villages and strictly controlled people's comings and goings to prevent outflow of them from farms. An investigator says there are more and more cases of families in urban areas disappearing due to poverty.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The sharp rise in the US dollar is probably due to the impact of the global appreciation of the dollar, but it is cheaper than in August. According to the investigator, “Residents' possession of foreign currency have decreased, and black market trading of foreign currency is extremely low." The same is true for the market, and it is said that merchants abandoning their sales floors are appearing endlessly. The poverty of city dwellers is terrible.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. After approaching its peak a month ago, the won has gradually appreciated against the US dollar and Chinese yuan. The movement is opposite to that of the global market, but the reason of it is unknown. The poverty of urban residents is getting worse. Due to depletion of cash possessions.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The movement to strongly intervening and controling food prices is continuing. For other items, the authorities have strictly prohibited factories and trading companies from selling to individuals, directing them to do business only with state-owned stores. The contraction of individual business continues.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In August, the food situation in farming villages in North Hamkyung Province deteriorated dramatically, and Chinese white rice and corn were urgently distributed to some farms. Whether they were implemented nationwide or not is unknown. There was information that there had been a large amount of food aid from China since July. As a result, the market prices of staple foods are falling.
The research area is North Hamkyung Province. Slight decline is seen across the board. ※There is a correction. The value of 1USD was 6650W, but this was an error of 7650W. It was a simple typo.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. In the northern country, the information that rail trade between Dandong and Sinuiju will soon resume is widespread. 1 Chinese yuan exchange rate is has become 900w for the first time since May last year. It is predicted that the price of white rice will continue to rise until November unless Chinese rice is distributed.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The reason for the sharp rise in the Chinese yuan and the US dollar is that trading companies are rushing to buy foreign currencies ahead of the resumption of trade with China. According to the researcher, there is no prospect of food supplies until the fall harvest and prices are continuing to rise.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The people are overwhelmed because of the continuous soaring food prices. Compared to April 22, three months ago, both white rice and corn increased by about 25%. Gasoline has also risen by about 24% and light oil by 60%, probably due to the rise in international oil prices and the US dollar. The number of people with fever is increasing again in Hyesan City and Musan County.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. Although it is dubious, there is information that a large amount of Chinese food aid has entered the port of Nanpo, but it has not yet been distributed in the northern region. The epidemic prevention system has become stricter again, and rumors are spreading that a variant of COVID-19 may have occurred.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. The lives of ordinary citizens are becoming extremely difficult. "The average number of meala per day is less than two," the researchers say. On the other hand, rumors that a large amount of food aid will be received from Korea, the United States, China and the United Nations is spreading, and the authorities are desperate to deny it.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. While the residents' livelihoods are becoming more difficult, the authority is cracking down on merchants who strongly interfere with food prices in the market and sell at high prices. Movement between cities which was restricted for COVID-19 epidemic prevention, was eased only for logistics vehicles.
The survey sites are the Ryanggang and North Hamkyung Province. According to rhe researcher, the markets are open from 5 am to 7 pm. However, there are only few products because movement and distribution between regions are still stopped, and people do not have the power to purchase products and are quiet.
The survey sites are Ryanggang and Hamkyung Province. It is said that the lockdown at Hyesan City was lifted on the 12th and the market was reopened, but there are very few transactions other than food. “This is because the residents do not have cash," the investigator says. The same is true for other areas.
The survey site is North Hamkyung Province. While most of the commerce was suspended because of the COVID-19, the resercher asked traders over the phone. Other than food, it is "market price if you are trading now". Foreign currency exchange rates have soared due to the impact of the rise in the international US dollar. Fuel oil supply of individuals is said to be almost exhausted. White rice and corn are stable due to the temporary food distribution for 15 days by the government in the end of May.
The survey site is Ryanggang Province. The price is inquired by phone calls to the vendor due to the locked down city and market because of COVID19. It is unclear whether the transaction is taking place, so please consider this as reference information. In Hyesan City, 15 days worth of corn was urgently distributed to residents on the 25th.
The survey site is North Hamkyung Province. Due to the spread of COVID19, control became stricter and hindered the investigation. So there are many unknown items.Also, many of the markets are closed, so I called the merchants. Grain price is rising. *Dollar notation is calculated at the rate on May 6th
High fuel oil prices continue. Vehicle parts and accessories are not coming from China, and the shortage is serious. “Theft of tires and parts from parked cars is rampant.” the investigator says.
The survey sites are the North Hamkyung and Ryanggang provinces. Prices of White rice has rose. Investigators say the cause is anxiety in urban areas that food shortages might occur because food exports from rural areas are cracked down. The ratio of Chinese rice in the market is about 30%. Gasoline prices are rising too.
The survey sites are the North Hamkyung province and the Ryanggang province. There are no big changes from last week. According to the researcher, Domestic facial soap are sold at 5200, laundry soap 3700, toothpaste 1800, and toothbrush 800, but the quality is not good.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province.The price fluctuations are small, perhaps due to the 110th anniversary of Kim Il Sung's birth.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. RMB and U.S. dollar have fallen, result in the drop of fuel oil prices. While the Ukraine crisis is causing the global U.S. dollar to soar, the North Korean market is the opposite. The reason is unknown.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. Diesel oil prices rise further. Due to soaring fuel oil prices, there are difficulties in transporting farm supplies, resulting in complaints from cooperative farms. The border region is in a state of emergency as Jilin Province experiences the coronavirus outbreak.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang province and North Hamkyung Province. Gasoline and diesel fuel prices continue to rise. This will probably strike a blow to the authorities as demand will increase with the start of the busy farming season. Due to economic sanctions against Russia, import prices from China are expected to rise as well.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The U.S. dollar has risen slightly, and fuel prices have not subsided. It is unclear whether the Ukraine situation has had any impact on it. As of the 4th, residents were unaware of the Russian invasion.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggan Province. On March 2nd, eight people were newly infected with coronavirus in Hunchun City, which is adjacent to North Korea in Jilin Province, China. It is across the river from the special economic zone Rason. Therefore, trade resumption may be affected.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Fuel oil prices continue to rise. Compared to the beginning of January, gasoline prices have increased by more than 50% and diesel prices by more than 70%. This is in line with the sharp fall in foreign currency exchange rates but may also be related to the sharp rise in international oil prices.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province. The rise of the RMB and USD has stopped. Food prices have fallen slightly, but fuel prices continue to rise. It is expected that small amounts of food, cooking oil and toothbrushes will be distributed for free on February 16, the anniversary of the birth of Kim Jong Il.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The foreign currency exchange rate continued to rise due to the resumption of railroad trade with China, and several money changers refused to sell Chinese yuan and US dollars. The food and fuel oil prices also rose, and the market suddenly became unstable. Although the authorities are working to "defend the won" by tightening the crackdown on using foreign currencies, there is a growing distrust of the North Korean won.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The Chinese yuan and U.S. dollar rose slightly, possibly due to the resumption of trade by rail on March 17. The price of a kilogram of chemical seasoning fell from 200,000 won to 170,000 won in the market, with Chinese products falling in price due to expectations of trade expansion.
The research was conducted in North Pyongan Province, Ryanggang Province, and North Hamkyung Province. Prices are stable. Coal was unusually rationed to workers through the company's office during the severe cold.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The food price and the prevailing foreign currency rate have been stable since the last mid-November. Although state-run food sales offices are still unstable, rice can be purchased for 4,200 won and corn for 2,200 won, which is thought to contribute to the stability of prices.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. Commodities prices are stable. Since the special alert for Kim Jong-il's memorial will last until early January next year, there is little information. According to the researcher, there is a food shortage at the state-run food market.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. Information acquisition was delayed due to the Kim Jong-il memorial event. Prices are stable. A small number of Chinese products began to be sold in the market. Our reporting partner said that the products were coming in from Nampo.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. Prices are rising in general. The crackdown on non- and anti-socialist activities is being further tightened by offering tip-off rewards.
The research was conducted in North Pyongan Province, North Hamkyung Province, and Ryanggang Province. Prices are stable. Chinese yuan can be used at food vendors now. The researcher said that corn was distributed for free to households struggling to make ends meet, but the target population was small, so it was poorly received.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. There have been no significant changes. However, Chinese products imported from Nampo have started to appear in local markets, and the prices of cooking oil and sugar, which had been skyrocketing, have dropped. For example, soybean oil costs 33,000 won for domestic production and 35,000 won for Chinese production (both for one kilogram). However, bananas and pineapples, which used to be sold before the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained disappeared since last year.
The prevailing exchange rate for US dollars was wrong due to miscalculation. 1USD is equal to 4900 won. The correction has been made.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. There is no significant change from last week. The authorities are cracking down on hoarding behaviour caused by concerns about food supplies. A researcher said that the distribution of temporary money coupons "Tonpyo" in the market has slightly increased.
The prevailing exchange rate for US dollars was wrong due to miscalculation. 1USD is equal to 4800 won. The correction has been made.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The reason why food prices have fallen may be due to the authorities' strict crackdown on hoarding and mass sales. There are many reports that military personnel are starving. It is said that soldiers are starving the most at this time of the year, as they have not yet finished removing rice from the farms. According to the researcher, there is a rampant refusal to accept the "Tonpyo" money coupons, and they are not being used much in the market.
The prevailing exchange rate for US dollars was wrong due to miscalculation. 1USD is equal to 5200 won. The correction has been made.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. As a result, fuel prices in both regions, which had been soaring, plummeted, contrary to the rise in international oil prices. The reason is unknown.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Several investigators believe that white rice and corn prices have fallen because of rumours that they are being sold at lower prices at state-run food marketing centres. Instead of an inflow of this fall's harvest from neighbouring farming villages, companies buy from the south and sell it at the market.
The research was conducted in North Pyongan Province, North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The falling price trend continues, probably due to the gradual influx of harvested corn into the market. Grain sales at the state-run "food marketing centres" are still unstable.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Oil prices have risen further. There will be an impact of higher international prices in the future. Confusion has arisen over the issuance of the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Tongpyo.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Province. The Chinese yuan has continued its upward trend since August. However, soaring oil prices have become a problem. Oil merchants explain that the high prices are due to the shortage of oil. Therefore, the authorities have begun to regulate the number of vehicles to reduce oil consumption.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Corn prices have skyrocketed since the latter half of September. "The market is in short supply due to strict controls on the outflow of grain from farms," said the researcher. In addition, due to the foreign currency controls, the Chinese yuan is no longer used by the general public.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The reason for the rise in fuel oil prices is unknown. Shortages continue at state-run grain markets. The sharp decline in cash income has deepened the hardships of living, and crimes such as robbery have increased.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The reason why the corn price in won has been falling maybe because of the harvest. Meanwhile, the staple food supply for soldiers has been drastically reduced, and there have been frequent incidents of groups of people robbing corn from the fields, which is a problem.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. While the Chinese yuan surged 19%, the U.S. dollar fell. The trend was the same in all regions. The reason for this is unclear, but we suspect that the supply and demand of foreign currencies are precarious and that the authorities are not controlling the situation well.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Corn harvesting has started in the southern region and potato harvesting in the northern region. The researchers said that "the state-run food market is not popular because of its low quality, and only a few people buy food because there is not enough to buy in the first place." The gap between the U.S. dollar and the Chinese yuan continues to be broad.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The exchange rate for U.S. dollars surged by 27%, while the Chinese yuan remained unchanged. The reason is unknown. It is also unclear whether it is a temporary situation. Potato harvesting has started in the northern region. It will be interesting to see if the price of rice and corn will drop.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. As a result, gasoline and diesel oil, which had been falling in price, are now rising. It is the second half of August, but the corn harvest has not yet started. In addition, there is a lot of inside information that soldiers' meals quality is deteriorating.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. There is no significant change from last week's prices. However, the researcher said that the power shortage has become even more severe and that electricity for civilian use has only been available for about 0-2 hours a day.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The average value was almost the same. However, both the Chinese yuan and the U.S. dollar plummeted about 22% from last week. The reason for this is unclear, but the reporting partner said that "I am disappointed in foreign currencies." As for the drop in food prices, the reporting partner explained, "Food prices are high in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province, and traders are bringing in more food from other areas. Fuel oil prices were significantly lower. "I think it is due to a decrease in demand for vehicles," said the researcher. The number of vehicles that cannot be repaired is increasing due to the depletion of parts and movement control.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. There is no stock at the state-run Grain Marketing Center, so residents have to buy food at the market, and the price has not dropped. "Fewer people can eat three meals a day," said a researcher. Although fuel prices have fallen in won terms, they are still expensive in foreign currency terms.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The authorities are working feverishly to control prices, but food prices have been rising and falling rapidly and are not stable. Most of the white rice being sold is said to be Chinese rice. For this reason, the labeling of "North Korean rice" has been suspended. It is said that flour from Russia is now being sold in the market.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The grains' price dropped due to the free supply of 5 to 7 kilograms of corn in various areas from September 9 to 14. The gasoline and diesel oil prices also fell sharply, but the reason is unknown.
The research was conducted in Chongjin and Hoeryong in North Hamkyung Province. Since the prices were almost the same, the average was noted. Rice prices in Hyesan City were high and were excluded. The authorities explained that there is an emergency food supply, and corn prices have fallen. Grain prices are still rising and losing rapidly, and as of the 7th, there is still no supply. The Chinese yuan and US dollar have recovered considerably from their temporary plunge. There is a lot of information that hunger is severe in South Hamkyung Province and Kangwon Province.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province, where foodstuffs entered the market on the 28th, and prices fell sharply. Hyesan City's food price was excluded from the statistics because the food delivery was delayed, and the price remained high as it was last week. It appears that food is in short supply across the country, and regional differences are becoming more apparent. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan and the US dollar continue to weaken. In addition, the price of gasoline and diesel oil has risen, which has raised transportation costs. The Musan mine received a 5 kg ration of corn.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province, and the figures are averages. The market is in turmoil due to a sharp rise in prices. It is hard to close the deal with a wait-and-see attitude, and merchants only sell in small quantities. Anxiety is spreading. The Chinese yuan has plummeted to a value that is far from the international U.S. dollar exchange rate.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province, Ryanggang Province and North Pyongan Province. The average of the 3 locations with a slight deviation. The North Korean won rose further. It should be noted that rice and corn prices have skyrocketed, almost doubling compared to May. Market confusion is being reported from many places. While the authorities intervened in the market last year to stabilize grain prices, they have so far left it alone.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. The sharp rise in the North Korean won has not stopped. This may be due to the tightening of state control of foreign currencies. Prices are also on the rise, and markets around the country are in turmoil as people are unable to buy and sell without knowing what is going on. Related Article: https://www.asiapress.org/rimjin-gang/2021/06/society-economy/rate/
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province. The North Korean won has soared 12% against the dollar and 31% against the Chinese yuan. In terms of Chinese Yuan, the price of white rice is 6.7 Yuan and corn is 3.5 Yuan, which is fairly high. It is unclear at this point whether this sudden change is a regional factor or a temporary one. Since the Chinese yuan is the actual reserve currency in the northern region, "the sharp rise in food prices is a blow to the common people," said the researcher.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province. At large state-owned enterprises such as the Musan Mine, food rations are meager, and an increasing number of workers are so impoverished that they cannot go to work. It will be interesting to see how the international appreciation of the Chinese yuan will affect the situation.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province, Ryanggang Province and North Pyongan Province. The authorities are tightening their control over individual economic activities, causing a sense of disappointment among the residents. There has been no price increase yet, but there is more information about the shortage of fuel oil.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. It is believed that the resumption of trade with China will be in June. The provincial trade bureau has ordered trading companies to declare their funds. There is a move to strengthen state control of trade operations.
The research was conducted in North Pyongan Province and Ryanggang Province. Both food prices and foreign currency exchange rates are stable. Trade with China is gradually resuming, but the market is running out of Chinese products.
The research was conducted in North Pyongan Province, Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. Although the ban on the use of foreign currencies continues in North Korea, more and more people are trying to hold Chinese yuan and U.S. dollars due to anxiety caused by the worsening economy. On April 15, NHK broadcast a video of a freight train from Dandong to Sinuiju. It is likely that trade will gradually resume.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Foreign currency exchange rates and prices are stable. The number of households that have eaten up all the food that was distributed to them is increasing among the vulnerable groups in rural areas.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province, North Pyongan Province and Ryanggang Province. The global appreciation of the US dollar is somehow not reflected in the prevailing exchange rate. The authorities continue to control food prices. State rationing is in effect for civil servants.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Provice and Ryanggang Province. Although the preparation for farming is underway, many of the farm machines have broken down and are not working. This is because the repair parts are not coming from China. There are rumors spreading throughout the country that trade with China will resume in the near future.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Despite the global trend of U.S. dollar and Chinese yuan appreciation, only the U.S. dollar has declined. The reason is unknow. The public continues to be in severe poverty, but in March, food was distributed at small and medium-sized enterprises in the provinces. This may be a relief measure by the government.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province. Ryanggang Province was excluded from the statistics due to the possibility of remaining effects of the lockdown. Although there is no shortage of food in markets, it seems that rations to military and civil servants are only available for themselves. The continued rise in fuel prices is a concern.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. Although corn prices have increased sharply, there are reports of " violent fluctuations" in other areas.
We have been informed from North Hwanghae Province that the number of people who are dying from disease and hunger is increasing.
The research was conducted in 2 cities in North Hamkyung Province. Ryanggang Province was excluded from the statistics in consideration of the impact of the city lockdown. Diesel oil prices rose sharply by more than 50% in both cities, but the reason is unknown. Food prices rose too.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province. We avoided researching in Ryanggang Province because many areas of the city are under lockdown. The value of the North Korean won has continued to decline since the beginning of this year. The authorities market manipulation may be reaching its limits.
The survey was performed in Hyesan,which has been under lockdown from the end of January.The researcher called the merchants for the price as the market was closed. So it should be noted that the conditions are different from other regions. As the lockdown period has been more than 30 days, food prices in Hyesang may rise in the coming days.
The survey was performed in North Pyongan Province and Ryanggang Province. The price of fuel has been falling ever since the beginning of the year. Gasoline prices are 20% lower than at the end of last year. Some say that demand has decreased due to economic paralysis, but there is no exact evidence of this. There has been a great deal of disappointment within the country as information circulated that the resumption of trade with China would be delayed due to the large increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Jilin Province.
The research was conducted in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. The exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Chinese yuan has been fluctuating up and down, with the U.S. dollar up 14% from a week ago for reasons unknown. In addition, reports of people dying of hunger continue to come in from all over the country.
The research was conducted at two locations in North Hamkyung Province and Ryanggang Province. There is no specific impact on the 8th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea. However, there are many reports of an increase in deaths due to lack of medicine. The downturns in the various markets are continuing.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Hamkyung Province. The depreciation of the U.S. dollar may be a reflection of the decline in international markets. The reason for the 15% plunge in white rice prices is unknown. There are reports of many deaths due to the shortage of medicines from various parts of the country.
The research was conducted in Ryanggang Province and North Pyongan Province. According to the research, the price of fuel is continuously rising. In Pyongyang, as well, Chinese products have been running out and a litter of soybean oil is being sold for 300 yuan (US$ 46). The participants of Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea scheduled to be held in January have begun to move to Pyongyang from the provinces.
The research was conducted at North Hamkyung Province. Fuel prices have risen sharply by 10-20% compared to two weeks ago, but the reason is unclear. According to the researcher, the increase in the price of corn was due to strict restrictions on the shipment of corn from farming village after the harvest.
The research was conducted at Ryogang Province and North Hamgyong Province. The North Korean won appreciation is still going on. According to the researchers, most of Chinese products have disappeared from the market, and there is a serious shortage of soap due to the lack of domestic production. Hunger is spreading among households that have lost their cash income.
The research area was Hyesan City of Yanggang Province. Consumer price might be different from that of other area regardless the difference in foreign exchange rate. In addition to the fact that the city of Hyesan has been blocked until November 21, tight control of transport vehicles carrying the goods from other regions has raised the food prices.
Foreign exchange rate has been on the decline since late October. If the won appreciates, prices should fall, yet food prices are rising. The price of fuel that depends on imports has been lowered, which is negligible. In the domestic market, strict controls on the use of foreign currency continue.
North Korean Won surged 32 percent to the Chinese Yuan and 15 percent to the U.S. dollar. The reason is unclear, but analysts here say the authorities are inducing a drop in the exchange rate in preparation for the resumption of trade with China. The sudden strengthening of the won is causing confusion in the pricing of goods, said the surveyor. The survey was done at two locations in North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province.
The survey was done at three locations in North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. Oil price plunged more than 30 percent. It is because that the control on moving for Corona's quarantine has been strengthened since late July and demand has decreased due to the economic recession. But isn’t it because of stable supply from China and Russia?
The surveys were done at three locations: North Hamgyong, North Yanggang and North Pyongan. Gasoline and diesel prices have risen since mid-July. It is believed to be the result of reduced imports of refined oil from China and Russia.
The survey was done at two locations in North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. Rice and flour supported by China and Russia began to be sold at the Food Sales Office of Local Government since July. It was set at a slightly cheaper price than the market price. However, the surveyor said, "As ordinary people are getting less cash in their hands, the number of people who buy rice has decreased significantly." The market price of flour is 2,100 won.
The research site was Hyesan city in Yanggang Province. This time, the exchange rates for North Korean Won-to-US Dollar and Chinese Yuan rose about 5 percent, and the prices in NKW all fell. Corn prices jumped more than 20 percent last week, but the rise was temporary as they fell in different places two days later.
The research was performed at two locations, North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. Information from Pyongyang was added as well. Massive control over the use of Chinese Yuan and U.S. dollars and market intervention began in late April. The U.S. dollar fell by 14 percent from a month ago. Food prices for the won also fell. Anxiety of the Corona panic is spreading.
The research was performed at two locations, North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. Fuel prices fell as the North Korean won rose, reflecting the fall of the U.S. dollar and the Chinese Yuan in the international currency market. As for the reason for the rise in rice and corn, the researcher said, "Rice becomes hard to see and more people are looking forward to corn with growing economic difficulties.
The survey was performed in Yanggang Province. Gasoline price also fell due to the weakend market rate of the US Dollars and Chinese Yuan. The price of rice fell because of the authorities' control, and the cash income for the ordinary people decreased due to the border blockade. There are many people who can't buy rice," the investigator says.
Yanggang Province was the location for the survey. Apart from the severe fluctuations in the U.S. Dollar and Chinese Yuan, the North Korean won is going down little by little. Merchants are buying foreign currency due to the prolonged anxiety of the Corona disaster, the surveyor said. The border blockade has reduced the inventory of Chinese rice but that of the domestic rice increased.
The research was made at two locations in North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. Amid the chaos of the Corona disaster, the price of rice has been stable due to the authorities' strong price intervention. Fuel prices continue to rise. Compared to before the border blockade, gasoline and diesel rose by 30 percent. It would be better to see the price trend on a North Korean won basis as the international exchange rate for US Dollar, Yuan and Yen fluctuates unexpectedly.
The price was exactly the same as that of 10 days ago. The Chinese products not in the list, however, are rising, with propane gas used by the wealthy becoming 40 percent more expensive. The exchange rate is stable.
Due to the blocking of the Chinese border to prevent new types of pneumonia, insufficient supply of Chinese goods is pushing up prices. The price of cooking oil has nearly tripled. Gasoline prices are also rising. The price of rice which includes products from North Korea fell about 15 percent due to the authorities' forced price cuts. Concerns about rising prices have been spreading in North Korea.
The research was made in Yanggang Province. Strong trend of North Korean Won remains unchanged. "Harvested rice and corn from the farms became available in the markets, which led declining the price of staples," explains the researcher.
The research had been made at two locations in Yanggang Province. North Korean rice price dropped by 4.8 in Chinese Yuan due to fall harvest, while the fuel price increased in terms of North Korean Won as US Dollar got stronger. It is said that business activities are sluggish in most of the markets.
Likely due to the rising value of the U.S. dollar, the value of Chinese yuan surged by 8% and the price of domestically-produced rice also shot up. However, the price of rice, as displayed in markets, has remained unchanged at 4.3 won. Meanwhile, the market price for U.S. dollars rose by 10% to 9,463 won/dollar. Going forward, attention must be paid to the trend of the North Korean won.
I surveyed two areas in North Hamgyong Province. Despite the stable exchange rate for Chinese yuan, the price of rice has been rising by about 10% since June. Gasoline, on the other hand, fell by about 20% from mid-May. The reasons for these changes are yet unknown but I intend to get to the bottom of it.
The survey area was Yanggang and North Pyongan Provinces. Rice price which had been rising due to strict control on the transfer of grains dropped by 9%. Fuel price stayed stable at high level.
The survey area was a city in North Hamgyong Province. Rice price has gone up by 16% in a month. The authority declared a notice to prohibit the transfer of harvested grains from farms. It is certain that the government tries hard to secure foods.
The survey location was a city in North Hamgyong Province. The price index remains stable in June. It says that the prices of the Chinese goods show stability due to active smuggling. But there are some complaints that the quality of everyday life has not improved notably. The power supply which was recovered momentarily deteriorated again.
The surveys were carried out in two locations, in Yanggang and North Hamgyong Provinces. The North Korean domestic brand, “Baekma Gasoline,” is available at the market. The price of KPW 9,310/kg is cheaper than that of the imported gasoline. The quality of the gasoline, refined from crude oil, is so low that it can’t be used for in a car. Other prices also indicated a slight rise.
The surveys were carried out in two locations, in Yanggang and North Hamgyong Provinces. Consumer prices and the exchange rate for RMB showed stability. It is said that people are disappointed because the high-ranking South-North Korean meeting was cancelled. The meeting was scheduled on May 16. Evidence suggests that the expectations for a dialogue between the South and the North is growing.
The surveys were carried out in three locations in Yanggang and North Hamgyong Provinces. Notably, gasoline and diesel dropped sharply. They have decreased by 35% since early April and by 65% since late February when prices peaked. As of last April, the price of gasoline was KPW8,400/kg. This was just prior to a sharp rise in fuel prices.
The reasons are not known, but there is a rumor that fuel was brought in from Chongjin City. There is also a possibility of importation from Russia.
The surveys were carried out in two locations, in Yanggang and North Hamgyong Provinces. It isn’t certain whether the summit meeting between the South and the North affected surveyed products, however, the prices of staple foods, fuel and the exchange rate for RMB all dropped.
The survey was made at two locations in North Hamgyong Province. Staple foodstuffs are showing a slight drop in price. The prices for fuel and the exchange rate has been stable.
The survey was made at North Hamgyong Province and North Pyongan Province. The prices for fuel, staple food, remained almost unchanged. The exchange rate has been stable.
The survey was made at a location in North hamgyong Provicne and two locations in Yanggang Province. North Korean Won (KPW) went up a little bit. The price for fuel and staple food remained almost unchanged.
The survey was made at two locations in Yanggang Province. According to the statistics of the Chinese Customs Office as of March 23, the export to China from North Korea has been dropped by 95% since the same month of the previous year. The shortage of foreign currency might contribute the decline of KPW to 1,400 for exchange.
The survey was made at North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. North Korean Won (KPW) shows 5% drop compared to that of one week ago even if USD and Chinese RMB declined globally.
The survey was made at two points in Yanggang Province. KPW, expected to continue depreciation, rose. The exchange rate has been stable even though the shortage of foreign currency has continued due to the ongoing economic sanction. The prices for fuel and staple food remain unchanged. Appreciation of KPW helped the decrease of price in some items at this time.
Fuel price dropped, but the cause was not known to the reporting partner. It is said that the food price as well as miscellaneous goods and clothes from China are rising. The investigation was made at two locations in Yanggang Province and one spot in North Hamgyong Province.
The survey area is Yanggang Province. The price of fuel in this area has been constantly rising since the end of 2017. Staple foodstuffs are showing a slight drop in price. The price of firewood for cooking and heating continues to rise sharply. The average cost of wood is RMB 120-150 per 1 square meter, as the authorities are cracking down on illegal logging.
We selected two locations in Yanggang Province for survey. Gasoline and diesel have risen sharply since the beginning of the year and continue to fetch a high price. The price hike that has occurred under the international economic sanctions is due to state control on the supply of these products and the rising cost of gasoline. In addition, fuel traders might have begun cornering the market on these products. The market rate of RMB shows that the North Korean currency is slightly stronger.
The survey areas consist of two locations in Yanggang Province and a city. There is no difference among the locations in terms of price differences. The cost of gasoline and diesel has risen markedly by 23% and 34%, respectively. Our ASIAPRESS reporter explained, “There is a rumor that fuel prices are set to rise further.” The actual exchange rate with Chinese RMB is KPW 1,300 and had been stable, but now shows more than a 5% drop of with the North Korean Won. It is not certain whether the economic sanctions are the cause of the changes in the strength of the North Korean currency.
The surveys were made at two locations. Gasoline and diesel showed a bit of decline. Staple food rose a little. The corn price fluctuated up and down. In general, the price at the market continued to be stable.
Locations for survey were a city in North Hamgyong Province and Yanggang Province. The prices of both regions showed not much difference. The fuel price, plummeted in the early December, bounced back. The corn went up by 20%. The reporting partner explains: As the corn was poorly harvested this year, the price keeps going up in the market. The prices of daily necessities from China and clothes show gradual falling. Seafood can be found at every market in abundance.
The research area was Yanggang Province. Diesel price dropped by 40% compared to that of November 26. Gasoline price dropped by 7% as well. The cause is not clear.
Report from Hoeryong City of North Hamgyong Province and Hyesan City of Yanggang Province. Price index of each city is almost identical. The price of rice and corn keeps on going down. It is said that the authority cracks down on use of Chinese Yuan at markets.
While fuel price keeps going up, rice and corn, namely, the staple food, went down according to market research by ASIAPRESS at Yanggang Province. Reporting partner who has done the research explained “Rice price went down temporarily because it is harvesting season.” The partner also opined that the reason why the fuel price is higher than that of other area is because there is no direct supply of fuel to Yanggang Province.”
