Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s trade with China jumps to highest level since April COVID outbreak
Uptick aligns with DPRK’s self-reported decline in cases, though total trade still far below pre-pandemic peak
August 18, 2022
By backing Russia in Donbas, Kim Jong Un trades self-reliance for puppetry
Recognizing pseudo-states marks radical shift for North Korea, but cuddling up to Moscow could make peninsula safer
August 18, 2022
Seoul can’t provide security guarantees to North Korea, Yoon Suk-yeol says
But ROK president adds that South Korea won’t try to change DPRK ‘by force,’ as he marks 100 days in office
August 17, 2022
Easing COVID rules a way for North Korea to project control — including to China
Experts say changes may seek to allay public dissatisfaction and convince Beijing to resume cross-border trade
August 17, 2022
North Korea eyes China border trade resumption as quarantine center cleared
Imagery shows movement at freight intake platforms after Kim Jong Un ordered ‘reexamination’ of COVID border policies
August 16, 2022
How corruption conquered North Korea, and why it’s there to stay
While Kim Il Sung launched campaigns that curbed graft, Kim Jong Un has found corruption beneficial to his regime
August 16, 2022
Washington backs Yoon’s plan to provide aid to North Korea if it disarms
US also voices support for trilateral cooperation with Japan after Yoon calls Tokyo a ‘common partner’ in speech
August 16, 2022
Yoon floats new details of ‘audacious’ plan to revitalize North Korea’s economy
ROK president promises aid if DPRK disarms, but expert says Pyongyang won’t be interested without sanctions relief
August 15, 2022
Breakaway Luhansk republic seeks North Korea’s help to rebuild from Ukraine war
Self-declared state says it held talks with DPRK on issue after Pyongyang confirmed plans to send laborers to Donetsk
August 12, 2022
State media review: North Korea backs China over Taiwan issue
An in-depth analysis of DPRK-China alignment, Seoul’s ‘audacious’ inter-Korean plans, consumer goods shows and more
August 11, 2022
