Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
October 12, 2022
North Korea opens largest greenhouse farm in country to address food shortages
Kim Jong Un praises military for building sprawling facility on deadline, though some work appears unfinished
October 11, 2022
Ask a North Korean: How much crime is there in the DPRK?
Theft and other crime occurs in North Korea like any other country, but the state is selective in what it punishes
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
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
