Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes
April 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project
April 4, 2025
North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’
Alongside growing global footprint, North Korea’s army of tech workers have turned to extortion of former employers
April 2, 2025
North Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2025
April 2, 2025
Australia deploys aircraft to monitor North Korea’s illicit maritime activities
Australian air force patrol aircraft is operating out of Japan’s Kadena Air Base to track illegal ship-to-ship transfers
March 31, 2025
Major Chechen construction firm likely behind new North Korea-Russia car bridge
NK News investigation suggests small company that Moscow tasked with $100M project is a front for bigger firm
March 28, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign firms for spring trade fair, first since 2019
Official notice states event will take place in Pyongyang in May, even as DPRK backtracks on tourism
March 25, 2025
Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved
March 21, 2025
Boom or bust? Mixed signals raise questions about health of North Korean economy
Ambitious construction push and strong Russia ties point to growth, but the windfall may not be reaching the DPRK people
March 19, 2025
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018
March 18, 2025
