Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus
March 25, 2020
Progress picks up on highway to connect China-North Korea “bridge to nowhere”
Land clearing near foot of New Yalu River Bridge in March satellite imagery may be for new customs facilities
March 25, 2020
Indonesian ambassador to North Korea hopes sanctions eased to boost trade
Despite 2019 trade rebound, sanctions still major obstacle, Ambassador Berlian Napitupulu says in radio interview
March 24, 2020
Container traffic returns to North Korea’s Nampho port after coronavirus slump
Quarantine of arriving cargo also apparent in latest satellite imagery
March 23, 2020
North Korean officials vow “all-night battle” to build new Pyongyang hospital
Public health and metallurgy industry ministry officials, manager of Sunchon Cement Complex pledge to make deadline
March 20, 2020
Amid coronavirus fears, Sino-DPRK cross-border activity remains at a standstill
Source testimony reinforces conclusions from recent satellite imagery analysis of the area
March 19, 2020
Why North Korea’s healthcare sector is better equipped than many believe
The DPRK is able to strictly enforce quarantine measures and has a large number of doctors in the population
March 19, 2020
Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word
March 19, 2020
North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
The DPRK has experienced a supply shock in its food and fuel markets, with greater impact likely further down the line
March 18, 2020
The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Satellite imagery reveals relatively empty scenes at Nampho and Sinuiju ports in conjunction with quarantine measures
March 13, 2020
