The Black Market
Black markets are of course banned but as its citizens will do whatever it takes to earn any money, they will instead operate a grey market. Now a grey market is legal but in reality, it isn’t profitable as the only items you’re allowed to sell are sweets and cigarettes.
At work
Children in North Korea are often seen helping out various farms, more often than not these farms are not their own nor do they belong to a family member. Don’t be surprised if you see kids digging plants and vegetables.