Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film
Expert says companies risk sanctions violations after US designated April 26 Animation Studio last year
June 27, 2022
Japan dangerously out of step on North Korea as it flirts with rearmament
Tokyo has aligned closer to US rather than embrace multilateralism, a move likely to worsen its security situation
June 24, 2022
State media review: Pro-DPRK media says tensions may cause ‘unpredictable event’
An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Biden administration, extreme weather, relaxed quarantine rules and more
June 23, 2022
How the private market brought pork to the table in North Korea
When state planning failed to deliver a steady supply of meat, Kim Il Sung handed the reins to private pig farmers
June 23, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region
June 23, 2022
North Korea’s largest-ever banknote signals changes underfoot in monetary system
50,000-won denomination appears to be result of state efforts to push enterprises away from using foreign currency
June 22, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
Book review: Do North Korea’s markets undercut Kim Jong Un or prop up his rule?
Andrew Yeo’s new book explores how capitalist activity can subvert state power while failing to bring fundamental change
June 20, 2022
North Korea producing new open-air ‘tourist’ tramcars despite closed borders
Officials appear to be taking steps to expand travel sector, though COVID outbreak casts doubt over tourism this summer
June 20, 2022
State media review: New disease outbreak rubs salt in North Korea’s wounds
An in-depth analysis of drought and epidemics in a rice-producing region, blaming workers for economic issues and more
June 17, 2022
