Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
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
North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April
Landscaping and interior work well underway, Rodong Sinmun reports, though other signs point to possible delay
March 11, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning
March 10, 2020
North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media
Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus
March 10, 2020
North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
DPRK Premier visited Pyongyang’s long-stalled Thongil Street apartment blocks to kick off new push
March 9, 2020
North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Satellite imagery reveals scope of long-stalled provincial tree nurseries seeing renewed push since 2018
March 5, 2020
