N. Korean rice prices hold at record highs as food shortages worsen

N. Korean rice prices hold at record highs as food shortages worsen

North Korean rice prices, which broke through 10,000 won per kilogram for the first time in early June, are holding steady at around 12,000 won. However, corn prices have dropped slightly as other grains start appearing in markets. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of North Korean market prices, rice cost 12,000 won per kilogram in a Pyongyang market on June 22—the same price as two weeks… Source