Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Major construction springs up in shadow of infamous Pyongyang hotel: Imagery
Lack of fanfare in North Korean state media suggests ‘bottom-up’ investment is behind ambitious project, expert says
June 14, 2022
How COVID-19 and drought shaped North Korea’s priorities at latest party plenum
Leadership signaled focus on agriculture and construction as it deals with effects of long-term trade shutdown
June 13, 2022
Kim Jong Un stresses DPRK’s right to self-defense based on ‘power for power’
At party meeting, North Korean leader taps Choe Son Hui as foreign minister, Ri Son Gwon to lead inter-Korean affairs
June 11, 2022
Factor markets: Who really owns the land, labor and capital in North Korea?
Actual control and right to buy and sell are increasingly determined by access to funds, not by state fiat
June 6, 2022
North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project
State media says framework construction ‘nearing completion’ at 10,000-home project in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area
June 6, 2022
North Korea in May 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022
June 3, 2022
Timeline: From North Korea’s COVID-19 outbreak to summits and missiles galore
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 - May 31
June 3, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger
June 1, 2022
Why some North Koreans actually benefit from sanctions on their country
Measures targeting DPRK’s weapons programs can serve interests of security institutions, military and firms
May 31, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights
May 30, 2022
