Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
The limits to tyranny: Why Kim Jong Un doesn’t actually have absolute power
A range of factors constrain the North Korean leader in practice, despite his supreme authority in principle
August 29, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
August 29, 2022
COVID outbreak at Russian border looms over North Korea trade plans
Virus surge in Vladivostok may disrupt plans to open import disinfection center, amid activity at DPRK border facility
August 26, 2022
New photos show scant activity at delayed Pyongyang General Hospital project
Fewer people visible at worksite than in past, though exclusive images confirm exterior appears complete
August 26, 2022
Rumors swirl that North Korea preparing to allow people to enter country
Six informed sources tell NK News they’ve heard of changes to border controls, though some aid workers remain skeptical
August 25, 2022
Kim Jong Un accelerates upgrades at luxury lake resort and party office HQ
Satellite imagery suggests DPRK has found new resources to pour into leader’s projects despite economic ‘hardships’
August 24, 2022
Why foreign offers of investment will never be attractive to Pyongyang
Capital growth, transparency and foreign information are anathema to Kim Jong Un, who draws power from DPRK’s isolation
August 23, 2022
Rising North Korean firm takes over special economic zone at border: State media
Pyongyang may push forward Sinuiju SEZ once land trade resumes with China, though no signs of progress are visible yet
August 22, 2022
Why South Korea’s powerful economy is still considered a developing market
Status contributes to undervalued stocks, but Seoul has shown little interest in required reforms
August 22, 2022
North Korea and Russia ink aviation safety deal in face of increasing isolation
Two sides pledge to align maintenance standards, a move an expert suggests aims to boost cooperation amid sanctions
August 22, 2022
