Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult
June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
June 12, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls
June 9, 2023
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push
June 5, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
June 2, 2023
North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations
June 2, 2023
Secrecy surrounding North Korea’s upcoming plenum points to big changes afoot
State media did not disclose Politburo meeting to discuss plans for plenum, a sign of major leadership changes in past
May 30, 2023
North Korea opens ‘peculiar’ new apartments in capital after multiple delays
State media praises Kim Jong Un for pushing construction despite COVID difficulties, as DPRK maintains border controls
May 22, 2023
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose
May 16, 2023
