Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023
February 3, 2023
Sprawling worker camp appears near North Korea’s military nerve center
Imagery shows new construction project outside Pyongyang that may be housing for munition workers or greenhouse farm
February 1, 2023
Behind the curtain: A photo journey through rural North Korea during COVID
Exclusive images offer one of first looks at countryside since 2020, showing virus controls, inactive factories and more
February 1, 2023
Panic-buying reported in Pyongyang amid rumors of new lockdown order
Source in capital also reports more temperature checks at stores, though officials have not announced new virus controls
January 24, 2023
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
