Price of Rice Rises Sharply in May

Daily NK Kwon Jeong Hyun 5/26/2006 In North Korea, domestic rice prices are showing a sharp rise.  In mid May, the price of rice in North Pyongan province was 1,300W ($0.43)/1kg. Compared to the price in May 2005, it rose 500W ($0.17). In Jangmadang, there is a rumor that rice will rise to 2,000 won … Continue reading Price of Rice Rises Sharply in May