Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo
Clothing choices have grown along with foreign media influence, but event shows options still dictated from above
November 9, 2022
Fewer luxuries on sale at North Korea’s Daesong Department Store, photos show
Exclusive photos show domestic products fill shelves but far fewer luxury goods on display than before the pandemic
November 9, 2022
Russia interested in importing North Korean clothes: Embassy in Pyongyang
Embassy praises ongoing women’s clothing expo in DPRK capital but adds cooperation must comply with UN sanctions
November 7, 2022
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
November 3, 2022
North Korea’s markets are not a revolutionary force for political change
DPRK entrepreneurs are dependent on and captive to state actors, giving them little incentive to challenge the regime
November 1, 2022
What North Korea can learn from Southeast Asia – Ep. 260
Economist Halin Han discusses how Vietnam and others’ transition to capitalism can serve as a model for the DPRK
November 1, 2022
New photos give first look inside renovated Japanese luxury store in Pyongyang
Exclusive images show South Korean clothes and Japanese electronics on sale in possible violation of UN sanctions
October 31, 2022
Why North Korea’s shadow economy is not a solution to reform
Informal economic activity provides key products but has limited growth potential, while even reform is not a cure-all
October 28, 2022
North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee
Kim Jong Un may celebrate alma mater’s 70th anniversary with big events as he did a decade ago
October 27, 2022
North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery
Construction of massive manufacturing hall likely tied to production of tracked launchers and battle tanks
October 26, 2022
