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Economic strain intensifies: N. Korean food prices surge despite fall harvest - Daily NK English

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Despite the fall harvest, the price of rice in North Korean markets is skyrocketing. A kilogram now costs over 7,000 North Korean won in Hyesan, Ryanggang province – a new record. This surge in food prices indicates North Koreans are struggling as the economy worsens. Daily NK’s latest market survey shows rice prices climbing across major cities. In Pyongyang, a kilo sold for 6,530 won on Oct. 13, up 2% from two weeks prior. Sinuiju saw similar …
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