Spring eases North Korea’s winter fuel burden

Spring eases North Korea’s winter fuel burden

North Koreans across the country are quietly breathing a sigh of relief as spring temperatures climb and fuel costs begin to ease, according to a Daily NK source in North Pyongan province. With winter behind them, many are switching from gumyeongthan (briquettes used for heating and cooking) to chakgapthan (quick-lighting charcoal used primarily for cooking), which costs roughly one-tenth the… Source

Spring brings North Koreans relief from crushing winter fuel costs - The Press United

North Koreans across the country are quietly breathing a sigh of relief as spring temperatures climb and fuel costs begin to ease, according to a Daily NK source in North Pyongan province. With winter behind them, many are switching from gumyeongthan (briquettes used for heating and cooking) to chakgapthan (quick-lighting charcoal used primarily for cooking), […]