Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Timeline: From the death of the Panel to a ‘nuclear trigger’ test
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
North Korea in April 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
May 3, 2024
China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
Indicators show DPRK and China have quietly advanced ties amid uproar over Russia arms trade since start of Ukraine war
April 29, 2024
North Korea’s Air Koryo changes logo to comply with new anti-unification policy
Removal of Korean Peninsula from flag carrier’s logo is in line with sweeping changes to inter-Korean symbols this year
April 25, 2024
North Korea likely to reopen to Western tourists in second half: Tour company
Young Pioneer Tours anticipates broader July opening after Russian travelers became first to visit in years in February
April 24, 2024
North Korea and Iran to hold talks on economic cooperation in Tehran
External Economic Relations minister leads first DPRK delegation to Iran in almost five years
April 24, 2024
North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
Construction at Pyongyang plant comes as DPRK continues to rely on coal infrastructure past operational lifespans
April 23, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month
Expert says trendline appears normal despite slight on-year decline in Q1, suggesting exchanges could still grow in 2024
April 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project
Bombastic ceremony for 10K-home street in capital comes amid efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult
April 17, 2024
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
April 16, 2024
