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Information related to the North Korea economic sector
In limbo: What’s next for North Korea sanctions after Russia vetoes UN watchdog
Last-minute deal to save Panel of Experts looks unlikely, and former members say any replacement would lack UN authority
April 1, 2024
North Korea hawks marked-up luxury goods to Russian tourists despite sanctions
Exclusive photos show pricey foreign cosmetics for sale at Pyongyang airport and east coast ski resort this year
March 29, 2024
Ask a North Korean: What is it like to work as an overseas laborer in Russia?
A former worker in Far East details why the regime sends citizens abroad and a typical day on a construction site
North Korean IT workers impersonating Japanese nationals to secure jobs: Tokyo
Japan advisory echoes warnings that DPRK overseas laborers are earning millions to fund Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions
March 26, 2024
North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report
55 countries tell UN that DPRK illegally imported oil at least 87 times last year, while China and Russia dispute claims
March 22, 2024
North Korea still running COVID import center despite easing border controls
Continued activity at pandemic-era facilities suggests authorities see political value in strong inspection regime
March 22, 2024
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons
March 21, 2024
North Korean wig exports hold strong despite overall decline in trade with China
Expert says slump in bilateral exchange in first two months of 2024 likely due to downturn in Chinese economy
March 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports
Overall trade falls from $257M in December to just $120M in February, but DPRK’s exports more than double on year
March 19, 2024
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
March 18, 2024
