Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
How North Korea tried and failed to boost consumption of the other white meat
The regime heralded a future of ‘silk clothes’ and ‘meat soup’ through mass pig farms, a vision that never came to pass
April 12, 2022
North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media
Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes
April 12, 2022
Why urbanized, well-educated North Korea remains paradoxically poor
While the DPRK compares favorably with wealthier countries on some metrics, political decisions still hobble the economy
April 11, 2022
North Korea begins demolishing $75 million South Korean golf resort: Imagery
Ananti Golf and Spa Resort appears to be latest ROK asset targeted for removal after DPRK began dismantling hotel
April 11, 2022
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s efforts to dismantle Hyundai hotel
Hyundai Asan tells NK News that it’s working with unification ministry to protect its assets at scenic Mount Kumgang
April 8, 2022
Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV
State media has shown Jo Yong Won exiting newer model white Pajero on several occasions in recent weeks
April 7, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border
April 6, 2022
Russian provincial official says North Korean workers needed amid labor shortage
Expert says Moscow might allow DPRK workers despite sanctions if it thinks it cannot salvage reputation after Ukraine
April 5, 2022
Kim Jong Un tours new luxury apartments for elites, calls for opening ceremony
Terraced housing complex in Pyongyang missed end-of-year deadline but is set to open ahead of April 15 holiday
April 3, 2022
North Korea in March 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022
April 1, 2022
