Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK
July 15, 2020
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”
July 15, 2020
Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency
Obsolete payment systems and logistical issues are among the problems hindering the Chinese city's trade with the DPRK
July 15, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
In addition to 25,000 tonne food aid shipment, majority of goods related to construction, medicine
July 3, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
July 2, 2020
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts
July 2, 2020
Finnish NGO wins sanctions exemptions to fight food insecurity in North Korea
Finn Church Aid granted exemptions for an estimated $270,000 in aid expenses to help North Hwanghae Province
July 1, 2020
North Korean restaurant in Beijing remains open, despite UN sanctions
Pyongyang Unbangwan is one of at least two DPRK-linked eateries operating in the Chinese capital city
June 26, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
PRC sent 73 kinds of food products over the border last month, customs figures show
June 26, 2020
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
