Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties
Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged
May 9, 2024
How North Korea tried and failed to reform its economy under each Kim ruler
Regime’s attitude to economic woes has evolved over years, hinting at what could inspire it to consider reform again
May 8, 2024
Against the tide: Kim Jong Un’s destructive quest to wring dry land from the sea
North Korea touts reclamation as remedy for food shortages but risks decimating endangered wetlands in costly boondoggle
May 7, 2024
Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages
Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says
May 7, 2024
North Korea could open border city to foreign tourists this month: Tour agency
Firm predicts tours to Sinuiju to resume before capital, a move expert says may aim to test readiness for Chinese market
May 6, 2024
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
Indicators show DPRK and China have quietly advanced ties amid uproar over Russia arms trade since start of Ukraine war
April 29, 2024
North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy
Removal of Korean Peninsula from flag carrier’s logo is in line with sweeping changes to inter-Korean symbols this year
April 25, 2024
North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company
Young Pioneer Tours anticipates broader July opening after Russian travelers became first to visit in years in February
April 24, 2024
