Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology
March 29, 2022
State media review: North Korea on high alert as COVID-19 cases surge in Asia
An in-depth analysis of state’s framing of COVID risk, promotion of Mount Kumgang and rebuke of human rights measures
March 25, 2022
Why North Korea introduced its own version of alternative civilian service
The DPRK’s shock detachments realize a dream of early communist leaders and provide a path to social advancement
March 25, 2022
How Seoul’s diplomatic outreach to Cairo could intrude on North Korea-Egypt ties
While Cairo and Pyongyang have ended official military cooperation, their bond will likely prove difficult to break
March 22, 2022
North Korean imports hit 20-month high as shipments of medicine jump
January resumption of rail trade appears to lift imports, though totals still well below pre-pandemic years
March 21, 2022
North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery
Wonsan-Kalma has languished for years and appears low on the DPRK's priority list ahead of April holiday celebrations
March 21, 2022
State media review: North Korea likens Moon administration to a ‘prostitute’
An in-depth analysis of an appearance by top officials’ spouses, the start of growing season and a cure for weak bones
March 17, 2022
South Koreans dispatched items to North Korea just four times in 2021: Seoul
Unification ministry reports few inter-Korean goods transfers during second year of COVID-19 pandemic
March 17, 2022
China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy
Experts expect tighter border controls, warning virulent variant would wreak havoc on DPRK’s unvaccinated population
March 16, 2022
Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening
Construction of 10,000 homes in capital’s southeast has been beset by delays since starting last year
March 16, 2022
