Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
December 15, 2022
How extreme weather and natural disasters push North Koreans to escape
Environmental shocks aggravate food insecurity and drive population displacement, though not everyone is able to flee
December 14, 2022
The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season
Thrilling accounts of anti-regime activism and DPRK cybercrime join deep dives into history among the year’s top titles
December 13, 2022
What if North Korea hosts the World Cup?
The country already has a number of large stadiums but would need South Korean help to overhaul its infrastructure
December 6, 2022
The tragedy of the commons: Natural resource dilemmas in North Korea
Neither the people nor the central government are incentivized to manage forests and oceans sustainably in the short run
December 5, 2022
More new smartphone designs appear in North Korea in sign of trade rebound
State media footage also suggests Kim Yo Jong and other Kim family members use imported smartphone models
December 5, 2022
North Korea in November 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022
December 2, 2022
Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city
China reports rising cases in Dandong, but numbers yet to reach levels that led to last trade shutdown in April
November 29, 2022
North Korean insurance companies increase profits despite pandemic and lockdown
Insurers show small but measurable revenue gains, suggesting the DPRK economy is in better shape than some estimates
November 25, 2022
State media review: North Korea rewards greenhouse workers with new homes
An in-depth analysis of the country’s rural housing project, fishery production and anti-US and Japan propaganda
November 24, 2022
