Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean meeting on food shortages reshuffles farming officials
Agriculture and construction took center stage at latest plenum, which excluded top officials and military commanders
March 9, 2023
North Korea upgrades facilities on China border in sign of prep to expand trade
Imagery shows likely disinfection facility built in east, while stalled project near border bridge restarts in west
March 8, 2023
Starvation in North Korea not severe enough to pose threat to Kim Jong Un: NIS
Seoul spy agency reportedly says DPRK faces serious rice shortfall and that Kim’s daughter is being homeschooled
March 8, 2023
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
March 6, 2023
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
March 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues
March 2, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’
March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum
February 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang
Girl makes first appearance at work site as leader lauds North Koreans’ sacrifices on ‘great construction battlefield’
February 26, 2023
How North Korean state firms bend the rules to rake in cash from market activity
Newly revealed DPRK law details crackdown on use of special privileges to dodge taxes, embezzle funds and more
February 24, 2023
