Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea and Russia hold talks to ‘restore’ pandemic-hit trade
Talks between DPRK envoy and Russian Far East minister come after North Korea built up rail station near shared border
February 2, 2022
Hanging by an iron thread: North Korea-Russia ties endure despite pandemic
Bilateral ties are strongest in diplomacy and trade, with the DPRK counting on Russian support in its dealings with US
February 1, 2022
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January
January 31, 2022
North Korea amends trade law after boosting imports from China
Leaders of Supreme People’s Assembly also passed law to boost rural construction projects at Friday meeting
January 30, 2022
Kim visits ‘major weapon’ factory, orders military base turned into veggie farm
North Korean leader makes first public military factory visit in over 2 years as outmoding of air force bases continues
January 28, 2022
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 20 to Jan. 27
An analysis of anti-US propaganda and state media's emphasis on farming and technological self-sufficiency
January 27, 2022
North Koreans must wait up to 3 months for goods from train shipments: Source
Lengthy quarantine process at DPRK-China border means high prices and shortages likely to continue despite trade restart
January 27, 2022
Why North Koreans make the rational choice to accept state repression
The DPRK’s crackdown on foreign media can make ignorance the best option, but it also comes at high cost to the regime
January 25, 2022
Fresh food prices remain ‘shockingly high’ in North Korean capital
Sources say oranges selling for $27/kg, with no signs that imported goods have been delivered to Pyongyang’s main market
January 24, 2022
Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
High-res satellite images show trains unloading goods from China, revealing details about strict COVID-19 import scheme
January 24, 2022
