Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November
Official data also reveals China sent wide variety of sanctioned goods, while DRPK brought in more food ahead of winter
December 20, 2024
North Korea steals $1.34B in cryptocurrency in 2024 in biggest year ever: Report
Haul represents 60% of all virtual assents stolen worldwide as DPRK hackers expand efforts to finance weapons programs
December 20, 2024
US sanctions UAE-based Chinese nationals over North Korean crypto laundering
Two men and their front company designated for converting stolen cryptocurrency to cash to fund DPRK weapons programs
December 18, 2024
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic
December 18, 2024
US indicts 14 North Korean IT workers for raising funds for weapons programs
FBI offers $5M reward for further information, alleging they worked for DPRK-controlled firms using fake identities
December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening
December 12, 2024
North Korean cybercriminals swipe $66M in crypto using fake recruiter scams
DPRK threat actors linked to ‘sophisticated’ social engineering campaigns targeting Hong Kong firm and Bahrain exchange
December 10, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods
December 9, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays
December 6, 2024
North Korea to hold major party meeting in late December on plans for new year
Plenum set to review state policies and could see Kim Jong Un deliver messages to US ahead of Trump’s inauguration
December 3, 2024
