Rice Prices in North Korean Markets Fall Slightly After harvest... but Remain in the 50,000 Won Range

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It has been revealed that the soaring price of rice in North Korean markets has dropped slightly. This is attributed to the fact that unmilled rice has begun to circulate in the market as the rice harvest concludes. According to a regular survey of North Korean market prices conducted by DailyNK, 1 kg of rice was traded for 50,300 won (North Korean currency) at a market in Pyongyang on the 8th. This is a 2.7% decrease from the price of 51,700 wo…