Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea dismantling more South Korean tourism buildings at Mt. Kumgang
Satellite imagery reveals recent work to remove theater, hotel and other assets owned by Seoul and Hyundai Asan
August 5, 2022
New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market
Recent photos show new 30% blend for sale in Pyongyang despite domestic economic difficulties due to pandemic
August 4, 2022
Goods clearing out of North Korean disinfection zone 3 months after trade freeze
Satellite imagery appears to reconfirm suspected quarantine period for DPRK’s overland imports from China
August 3, 2022
North Korea in July 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
August 3, 2022
North Koreans pose as software developers to infiltrate tech companies: Report
Cybersecurity firm says ‘DPRK personas’ appeared to apply for cryptocurrency jobs in effort to raise funds for regime
August 3, 2022
North Korea and Syria to work toward reviving economic cooperation: Damascus
Two sides agree to form committee on cooperation, Syria says, after friendly nations halted joint work due to pandemic
August 3, 2022
How Kim Jong Un created space for North Korean firms to set prices — with limits
Documents show DPRK leader reinstated agreed price system his father rolled back but stopped short of true free market
August 2, 2022
Ask a North Korean: What are toilets like in the DPRK?
Public restrooms and toilet paper are in short supply, while expense of flush toilets results in a porcelain ‘hierarchy’
July 29, 2022
Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
Seoul again finds itself caught between Beijing and Washington as it looks for defenses against North Korean threats
July 28, 2022
North Korea’s economy contracts for second straight year, ROK central bank says
Bank of Korea estimates 0.1% contraction as COVID, economic mismanagement and sanctions weigh on the economy
July 28, 2022
