Where?
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, is the reclusive neighbour of South Korea. It is one of the most isolated countries in the world. Its people cannot travel and capital Pyongyang has limited trade with other countries. Food shortages since the mid-1990s have left many people badly malnourished. Many are said to face starvation.
What?
At the end of last month, the North Korean government revalued its currency. New paper notes replaced the old ones at the rate of 100 to one. People only had one week to change all their cash, and there were restrictions on the total amount that could be exchanged. Protests are said to have broken out in market palces.
Who?
Mothers are the backbone of marketplaces where they make what they can to support their children. They have lost 99 per cent of their savings and are furious.
When?