Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea is facing alarming bond issues, but there’s still hope
North Korea's bond issue risks economic ruin, but there's a good chance the blow will be lessened by compromise
June 23, 2020
North Korean media says it’s now “too late” for the South to avoid a crisis
DPRK citizens ready to "exterminate" defectors and take revenge against Seoul, Rodong Sinmun article warns
June 16, 2020
North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations
Renewal of interchange between DPRK capital's only two subway lines follows work on two other stations last year
June 15, 2020
ANALYSIS: What’s driving increasing North Korean vitriol towards the South?
Indicators suggest Pyongyang wants to elevate a sense of crisis with South Korea. But why?
June 8, 2020
North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media
“Treasure Island 1.0” for phones and tablets may signal modernized B2B practices within state-controlled system
June 8, 2020
Politburo discusses developing chemical industry, Pyongyang housing construction
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's appearance marks only his third since early April
June 7, 2020
What to expect from Sino-DPRK trade as COVID-19 border measures ease
In Dandong, preparation has been ongoing to resume and expand cross-border exchange
June 3, 2020
Timeline: from Kim Jong Un’s reappearance to an exchange of gunfire at the DMZ
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31
June 2, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
New work may be part of joint initiative with Chinese companies, comes despite sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions
June 1, 2020
Russia saw “acute” increase in North Korean poaching last year: Border Service
16 vessels and 3754 poachers were detained last year, official says, a 14-fold increase compared to previous years
May 29, 2020
