Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea records $2.2B in trade with China in 2024 following December surge
Total remains below $2.3B in 2023, likely due to deflation in China, but exports hit seven-year high
January 20, 2025
North Korea stole over $600M in cryptocurrency in 2024, US and allies confirm
US, ROK and Japan emphasize need for greater collaboration between public and private sectors to counter DPRK threat
January 15, 2025
US charges Russians for running crypto mixer linked to North Korean cybercrime
DPRK allegedly used Blender and Sinbad to launder stolen cryptocurrency and fund its nuclear program
January 13, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China
January 10, 2025
North Korea tries to make propaganda appealing with new patriotic pop songs
An in-depth analysis of positive music reviews, factory openings and no birthday celebrations for Kim Jong Un
January 10, 2025
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more
January 10, 2025
Frozen roads, fast cash: How North Koreans made fortunes smuggling cars to China
DPRK entrepreneurs exploited border gaps to sell used Japanese cars for a decade, even driving them over frozen rivers
January 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un stresses rural progress at latest factory opening in southwest
North Korean leader attends third opening ceremony for Regional Development 20x10 Policy, but doesn’t give speech
January 8, 2025
Russia pushes forward North Korea bridge project amid active weapons trade
New construction for road link over Tumen River comes after Moscow approved funding last month
January 6, 2025
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
January 3, 2025
