Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine
June 6, 2024
North Korea in May 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024
June 3, 2024
US exports over $200K in goods to North Korea, likely humanitarian aid
Census Bureau data shows multiple shipments of apparent private aid since November, the first in seven years
May 31, 2024
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
