Institute for Far Eastern Studies (IFES) NK Bfrief No. 08-3-13-1 3/13/2008 International fuel and food prices are skyrocketing, while the cost of Chinese goods continues to rise, so that this so-called ‘triple-threat’ is sending shockwaves through the North Korean economy. In this year’s New Year’s Joint Editorial, North Korea championed the banner of a ‘strong … Continue reading World oil and grain prices up, DPRK feels the pinch