Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea may soon cut its iconic trolleybus — a historic symbol of the Kims
Moscow is discontinuing its trolleybus service, and Pyongyang could follow suit despite years of use
September 21, 2020
What North Korea can do right now to stave off a full-blown economic crisis
Kim Jong Un is dealing with natural disasters, sanctions and COVID-19 — but there are some solutions to consider
September 18, 2020
North Koreans cry tears of joy over their new ‘socialist fairyland’ homes
After destructive floods, state media ran propaganda photos of citizens getting housing papers and vowing to grow crops
September 18, 2020
North Korea upgrades security at Kim Jong Un’s giant Pyongyang mansion complex
Satellite imagery also shows construction of new luxury hilltop facilities along the Taedong River
September 17, 2020
A $75 million luxury North Korean golf course shut down six weeks after opening
The Ananti Golf Resort was built in North Korea’s beautiful Mount Kumgang region — but it abruptly closed in 2008
September 17, 2020
Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
Accordions and their accessories made up more than 60% of July’s $246,000 export value
September 16, 2020
Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
Grain aid made up 85% of exports for July 2020, but medical products were the second largest category by value
September 14, 2020
Gen. Abrams: COVID-19 ‘accelerating the effects of sanctions’ in North Korea
Pyongyang is focusing on internal efforts to overcome COVID-19 and typhoon-related impacts, Abrams says
September 10, 2020
Thousands from Pyongyang arrive in Hamgyong to help towns recover from typhoon
The arrival of “elite” party members from the North Korean capital follows Kim Jong Un's open letter call for assistance
September 10, 2020
From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business
The DPRK’s national airline is building new equestrian facilities at a giant resort, but who’s the target customer?
September 9, 2020
