Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea pursues medical cooperation with African countries during pandemic
Talks on medical cooperation appear to be a part of efforts to keep stranded DPRK doctors at work
March 31, 2022
How COVID-19 has severed defectors from their loved ones in North Korea
The DPRK’s border controls have made it increasingly difficult to keep families informed and financially afloat
March 31, 2022
North Korea to co-host first international trade fair since start of pandemic
Virtual and in-person event could inject new life into DPRK-Chinese trade ties, Seoul-based trade group says
March 29, 2022
What if the US recognized North Korea as a nuclear power?
The move would open a door for better US-DPRK relations but set a damning precedent for global nonproliferation
March 29, 2022
Why Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has a limited impact on North Korea’s economy
Subsidized trade and depressed demand likely insulate the DPRK economy from food and oil price shocks — but not forever
March 29, 2022
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
