Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean insurance data points to small business growth despite pandemic
Data from five insurers suggests they’re weathering the downturn and that the economy has declined less than thought
December 16, 2021
North Korea enacts property law, announces early 2022 assembly session
Supreme People’s Assembly met Tuesday to pass laws on property, construction and transportation, says state media
December 15, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Washington’s worst decision so far?
Experts vote on Washington’s worst call during Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power
December 14, 2021
The pandemic is bad news for North Koreans, but not so much for Kim Jong Un
Prying foreign eyes leaving the country, fewer defectors and calls for sanctions relief among benefits for Kim regime
December 13, 2021
North Korea sees progress on transforming ‘backward’ mining town: Imagery
Deadline nearing to build first 5,000 homes in resource-rich area, as satellite imagery shows signs of finishing touches
December 10, 2021
North Korea prepares to open newest skyscraper street as deadline nears: Imagery
Pyongyang may hope to celebrate successful mega-project in wake of major construction delays in recent years
December 8, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was Kim’s worst decision so far?
Experts vote on Kim’s worst calls during his first decade in power, from COVID controls to negotiating tactics
December 8, 2021
Has ‘Squid Game’ been smuggled into North Korea? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 212
The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s vaccine situation, South Korean presidential election and more
December 8, 2021
How North Korea’s use-it-or-lose-it power grid impacts energy trade
The DPRK’s rickety power network means exporting electricity sometimes makes more sense than using it
December 7, 2021
10 years of Kim Jong Un: What was his best decision so far?
More than 80 experts vote on Kim’s smartest calls for sustaining his rule, from ballistic missiles to ties with Beijing
December 6, 2021
