Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s economy plagued by “absurdities,” serious challenges: state media
Rodong Sinmun hails recent reported success, however, while denouncing "economic servitude" caused by foreign aid
May 12, 2020
Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
Figures could represent what may be a significant and previously-unreported loophole in global sanctions regime
May 11, 2020
Imagery reveals scope of Samjiyon reconstruction project’s “third stage”
Most villages in city limits near North Korea's symbolic Mt. Paektu seeing major demolition, reconstruction in 2020
May 8, 2020
North Korean online trading portal offers escrow payment system to users
Jagangryok intranet service appears to be first to offer escrow payments in DPRK
May 8, 2020
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure
May 5, 2020
North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
Ships seen transiting in and out of Nampho while some remain anchored in latest satellite imagery
May 5, 2020
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening
May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer
May 1, 2020
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30
May 1, 2020
Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
News of plans for a government bond issuance suggests major price instability could be on the horizon
May 1, 2020
