North Korea News » Ryanggang News North Korea » Ryanggang » Government: A Large-Scale Price Survey Reveals North Korea's Economy (3): The State Monopoly on Food Distribution Deepens — What Is the Current State of Grain Sales Stations?
News channel or source: https://www.asiapress.org/rimjin-gang/2026/08/society-economy/price-survey-3/
Published on: Wednesday 26 August 2026
1. A grain sales station in operation. The sign reads "Yeonpung Grain Sales Branch," and inside, people can be seen purchasing food. Iron doors and bars have been installed as a precaution against ...
News North Korea » Ryanggang » Government: Chinese goods flow back into Hyesan as customs ends holiday shutdown
News channel or source: https://www.dailynk.com/english/hyesan-customs-reopens-china-national-day/
Published on: Friday 16 October 2026
Hyesan customs reopened Oct. 12 after China’s National Day closure, bringing winter clothing samples and relief to cart porters.