Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show
North Korean leader typically seen in luxury European and Japanese rides, though Chinese cars ubiquitous across country
November 23, 2022
Seoul defends its denuclearization plans despite North Korea’s latest ICBM test
Unification ministry says South Korea can ‘certainly’ achieve goal but offers few new details on how to convince DPRK
November 21, 2022
Scorched Earth: How climate change could send North Korea up in flames
Decades of satellite data reveal devastating impact of wildfires on country ill-equipped to handle rising temperatures
November 21, 2022
Hand-sculpted towers rise up around North Korea’s ‘hotel of doom’ — in photos
Rare ground-level images reveal makeshift construction techniques still used on elite projects in central Pyongyang
November 16, 2022
Almost all North Koreans now have access to cellular networks, report finds
38 North says ‘ubiquitous’ mobile phones form basis for private economy but allow government to track users’ every move
November 16, 2022
The fuzzy, contentious division of the Koreas at sea — Ep. 262
Yoon In-Joo discuss maritime conflict, the role that coasts play in the DPRK economy, fish prices and more
November 15, 2022
Prices of imported consumer goods dip in North Korean capital
Whisky, shampoo, coffee and other goods continue to decline in price as country’s trade with China increases
November 11, 2022
State media review: North Korea calls on workers to push to meet yearly quotas
An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s annual economic plan, criticism of ROK drills, COVID and flu concerns and more
November 10, 2022
Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo
Clothing choices have grown along with foreign media influence, but event shows options still dictated from above
November 9, 2022
Fewer luxuries on sale at North Korea’s Daesong Department Store, photos show
Exclusive photos show domestic products fill shelves but far fewer luxury goods on display than before the pandemic
November 9, 2022
