Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Russia says it shipped grain to North Korea, but doesn’t say how much
Primorsky Krai border region lists DPRK among buyers of grain products, as Pyongyang signals continuing food problems
January 23, 2023
North Korea cracks down on speech with new law to counter foreign influence
Rubber-stamp parliament meets for budget talks, but glowing state media report on economy thin on monetary specifics
January 19, 2023
Stable genius? Kim Jong Un pushes secret military horse program
NK Pro analysis shows North Korea rapidly built at least 12 horse tracks at army bases, for reasons that remain unclear
January 18, 2023
How the Chinese economy is becoming more and more like North Korea’s
As Beijing turns less capitalist and market-friendly, it grows more unlikely the DPRK will embrace true economic reforms
January 16, 2023
North Korea’s ambitious rural housing project off to slow start: Analysis
Only a few thousand new homes appeared across the country last year as state media stays coy about construction targets
January 11, 2023
New North Korean propaganda posters focus on economy over missiles
Despite recent call for increased weapons production, new art and slogans emphasize sectors like farming and fishing
January 9, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: Will the country emerge from its COVID isolation?
In second of two-part series, NK Pro reporters share predictions about inter-Korean ties, trade, human rights and more
January 6, 2023
North Korea’s economic reforms were a wild success. Just ask defectors.
Regime’s aborted experiment with marketization increased food consumption, counter to pessimistic economic assessments
January 4, 2023
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
January 3, 2023
New North Korean luxury department store opens in capital after years of delays
Exclusive photos show high-end liquors for sale but little else at renamed Ryugyong Golden Plaza
January 2, 2023
