Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
November 1, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
November 1, 2023
UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations
October 31, 2023
North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
Move follows closure of Uganda embassy and as media report DPRK to shutter over a dozen missions due to financial issues
October 30, 2023
Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
October 30, 2023
What North Korea can learn from China’s successful agricultural reforms
DPRK is unlikely to embrace privatization, but China’s experience with co-ops of smaller farmers could serve as a guide
October 27, 2023
North Korea to raise tourism prices, move to dollar payments: Tour company
Expert warns move away from euros could result in sanctions violation by foreign visitors to DPRK
October 26, 2023
State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more
October 26, 2023
Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
Surge in wheat purchases points to effort to diversify diets, while imports of sanctioned goods increase 19-fold
October 20, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets Russia’s top diplomat in Pyongyang
Sergei Lavrov said he discussed intensifying political and economic ties with his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui
October 19, 2023
