Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why sanctions alone are not enough to rein in North Korean cybercrime
Experts say governments and tech firms must evolve and coordinate on global scale to thwart Pyongyang’s growing toolkit
October 13, 2023
Container shipping restarts at North Korea’s Rason Port as infamous ferry docks
Trade at Rason SEZ on rise with first container shipping in 5 years, while Mangyongbong-92 in for possible upgrades
October 12, 2023
Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports
Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say
October 11, 2023
The myth of free housing in North Korea
While cases do exist, desirable real estate in Pyongyang and elsewhere is wildly out of reach for most
October 11, 2023
North Korea claims youth built 80-story Art Deco skyscraper in under 7 months
Major Pyongyang project Kim Jong Un conceived to give teens ‘hardship’ experience misses his Oct. 10 holiday deadline
October 9, 2023
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
