from the Daily NK: Generally, if a house in Donglim district of North Pyongan province uses 4 light-bulbs, a TV, a refrigerator and a recorder, it pays 200W/month on average for electricity, but typically households pay 600W/quarter. Because of a power shortage in this area, however, electricity is only provided every other day from 10:30pm until 5:30am (non-peak).  Last … Continue reading Black market electricity in the DPRK