Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s first ‘modern’ hospital inches toward opening after 4-year delay
New construction at Pyongyang General Hospital in recent weeks comes as Russian health minister visits for talks
November 19, 2024
How North Korean hackers and IT workers collude to cause chaos
Recent breaches show how hacking helps DPRK workers get jobs, in turn providing access for future attacks
November 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian trade official, vows to expand economic ties
Russian military delegation also arrives in North Korean capital amid DPRK troop deployment to fight Ukraine
November 19, 2024
Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
Researchers say overlapping tactics suggest DPRK shared know-how that Iran threat group used to target aerospace sector
November 14, 2024
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
November 6, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts
November 5, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid
November 1, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
October 30, 2024
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex
October 30, 2024
