Amid persistent rumors about the state of Kim Jong Un’s health there was calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang on Friday, informed sources told NK News.

In Pyongyang, multiple sources said that life was continuing as normal and there were no outward signs of commotion or signs of unusual security operations visible on streets.

Exchange rates at the Tongil market also continued to show stability on Friday, another source indicated, with one euro valued at 8,890 KPW and a dollar at 8,300 KPW – the sustained rates since early February.

However, panic buying first reported by NK Newson