Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move
Imported goods from China might be leaving border disinfection area 3 months after arriving
April 20, 2022
Why North Korea’s markets will survive state crackdowns on private commerce
Marketplaces have persisted in DPRK despite extreme suspicion from the state, which tolerates them as a necessary evil
April 20, 2022
How Yoon Suk-yeol could pursue cooperation with China on North Korea
Next South Korean president’s embrace of US risks angering China, but Seoul still has interests that align with Beijing
April 19, 2022
New imported goods on sale at Pyongyang shop after earlier shortages: Sources
Prices of foreign products vary widely, from $17 for 100 grams of coffee to $1.50 for a canned drink
April 18, 2022
Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang
North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes
April 14, 2022
How North Korea tried and failed to boost consumption of the other white meat
The regime heralded a future of ‘silk clothes’ and ‘meat soup’ through mass pig farms, a vision that never came to pass
April 12, 2022
North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media
Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes
April 12, 2022
Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
While the DPRK compares favorably with wealthier countries on some metrics, political decisions still hobble the economy
April 11, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel
April 11, 2022
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel
Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang
April 8, 2022
