Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
October 22, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease
October 18, 2024
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea
October 7, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
Andariel infiltrated 3 firms to deploy ransomware just weeks after US indictment targeted cyber group, researchers say
October 3, 2024
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia
September 27, 2024
North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks
September 25, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline
Uptick implies economic relations between pair are improving but nominal value suggests overall stagnation says expert
September 18, 2024
With 20×10 policy, Kim Jong Un seizes control of local development from regions
North Korea has abandoned bottom-up approach, but new top-down strategy is likely dependent on arms sales to Russia
September 18, 2024
