Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
How faith-based groups can help North Korea — if they’re ever able to return
A major pillar of aid to the DPRK could wither away as the country’s COVID controls and US travel ban restrict access
October 7, 2022
Exclusive images provide first look at North Korea’s newest skyscraper street
Ornate concrete towers of Hwasong district taking shape according to blueprints, on-the-ground photos show
October 6, 2022
Chinese imports appear to fill North Korean quarantine zone after trade restart
Accumulation of goods visible in satellite imagery shows DPRK maintaining strict COVID-19 prevention policies
October 5, 2022
Timeline: From new North Korean nuclear law to three rounds of missile tests
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from September 1 - September 30
October 4, 2022
North Korea in September 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022
October 4, 2022
North Korean missile industry turns to farm machines to address food shortages
Mass ceremony in city square appears to prioritize optics, as state media says Kim Jong Un gifts 5,500 tools for harvest
September 27, 2022
Dry winter weather to contribute to North Korean food insecurity, WFP projects
World Food Program says reduced snowmelt could harm crops, as pandemic controls appear to exacerbate food shortages
September 27, 2022
China, North Korea resume overland trade with first train crossing in 5 months
Unification ministry confirms first crossing since late April, as two sides report no COVID cases near border
September 26, 2022
Why sanctioning Tornado Cash may do little to curtail North Korean cyber crime
By removing human operators, the software-based crypto mixer creates new headaches for authorities and sanctions regime
September 26, 2022
Coffee and shampoo prices in North Korea fall to Earth after soaring last year
Source reports decline from pandemic highs, but expert says foreign good costs may not reflect broader economic trends
September 22, 2022
