Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
An in-depth analysis of statement against secretary-general, new houses for farmers and a campaign to catch more fish
May 30, 2024
North Korea appears to transfer $20M from crypto wallet in push to cash out
Transfer from DPRK-linked account hints at Pyongyang’s urgent need for funds to support strategic goals, expert says
May 29, 2024
Seoul, Tokyo take aim at North Korea-Russia cooperation with new sanctions
Designation of nearly 20 people and entities follows Five Eyes sanctions targeting DPRK arms exports for use in Ukraine
May 24, 2024
North Korea’s rapid weapons plant construction betrays urgent production push
Kim Jong Un’s latest factory tour suggests even unfinished facility may be operational amid arms sales to Russia
May 23, 2024
Canada and New Zealand impose sanctions to counter North Korea-Russia arms trade
Designation of Russian entities follow sanctions by other Five Eyes members, highlighting coordination over Ukraine war
May 22, 2024
US targets North Korean laundering with new charges against overseas IT workers
Five individuals were charged for their roles in defrauding over 300 companies in a years-long campaign
May 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un attends completion ceremony of high-rise street project in capital
Kim’s daughter joined to mark opening of Jonwi Street project which was built by North Korean youths in under 15 months
May 15, 2024
North Korea appears to repurpose defunct car factory to produce rocket launchers
Expert says facility Kim Jong Un visited used to be inter-Korean automobile factory, underscoring focus on arms sales
May 14, 2024
North Korean science delegation visits Moscow amid concerns of tech cooperation
DPRK officials to join talks and tour Russia’s Silicon Valley, as two sides also discuss resuming passenger rail service
May 14, 2024
North Korea destroys South Korean fire station in Mount Kumgang tourist region
Unification ministry says it will consider legal action against Pyongyang over demolition of ROK government property
May 10, 2024
