Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
South Korean presidential candidates spar over North Korea in first TV debate
NK Pro has transcribed and translated the four candidates’ remarks on foreign, defense and inter-Korean policy
North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
2022 focus on agriculture reflects both growing food insecurity and Maoist-inspired efforts to improve countryside life
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2022 to January 31, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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