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North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
News

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 20, 2021
Crazy price fluctuations in Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep. 188
North Korea News Podcast

Crazy price fluctuations in Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep. 188

Volatile prices come as Kim Jong Un admits food security issues in North Korea

Crazy price fluctuations in Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep. 188
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot June 18, 2021
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
News

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 17, 2021
North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 
News

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko June 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
News

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko June 15, 2021
Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
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Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45

Imported items selling for up to 10 times higher than normal, raising fears of disrupted supply chains

Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Analysis

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book

New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country

FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
News

North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages

North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted

North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Analysis

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?

Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names

Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Analysis

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules

NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 10, 2021
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