Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea renovates long abandoned factory in quest to address food shortages
NK Pro analysis shows only partial revival of Sunchon Chemical Complex so far, as DPRK looks to build more greenhouses
October 6, 2023
Sanctions-busting North Korean factory operating in China, evidence suggests
NK Pro identifies DPRK propaganda at Chinese economic zone, which has seen flurry of activity as COVID controls ease
October 4, 2023
A North Korean ministry returns from dead, and what it means for farming reform
DPRK revealed new policies that could incentivize farmers to boost crop output, while also reinforcing state control
October 3, 2023
North Korea in September 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
October 2, 2023
North Korea still isolating imports after easing visitor restrictions: Imagery
Authorities appear to be quarantining items for one week near Chinese border in sign DPRK still fears COVID spread
September 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘exponential’ nuke production at parliamentary session
North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly also adds language on nuclear weapons status to constitution, passes new laws
September 28, 2023
Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges
September 26, 2023
How North Korea and Russia could build their own crypto ‘shadow economy’
DPRK hackers’ use of Russian exchanges underlines danger of greater cyber cooperation to evade sanctions, experts say
September 26, 2023
North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia
Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang
September 18, 2023
Russia and North Korea to launch joint construction projects: Russian governor
Oleg Kozhemyako says he and Kim Jong Un discussed cooperation on tourism, agriculture and construction on Tuesday
September 13, 2023
