Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
In officially tax-free North Korea, where does the state get its money?
The DPRK has multiple revenue sources, including taxes, that have both positive and negative impacts on the economy
December 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches
December 30, 2021
North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended
Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details
December 29, 2021
Policy bombshells and NYE concert: What to expect as North Korea wraps up 2021
Kim Jong Un may make New Year’s speech at party plenum this week to announce major policy decisions
December 27, 2021
North Korea’s main shipyard christens first known cargo ship in nearly 5 years
The Jang Su San is only the third known vessel to originate from Ryongnam Shipyard
December 24, 2021
What the North Korean economy will look like over the next 10 years
Kim Jong Un will likely continue rolling back tepid reforms, with potentially disastrous consequences for marketization
December 23, 2021
How history can help predict the next 10 years of Kim Jong Un’s rule
Predecessors Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il’s first decades in power suggest surprises in the years to come
December 21, 2021
Fishing for legitimacy? Kim Jong Un sends blocks of seafood to Pyongyang elites
North Korean leader signaling that he takes support and welfare of city’s citizens ‘very seriously,’ expert says
December 21, 2021
North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years
Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages
December 21, 2021
Alloy used in silicon production dominates North Korean exports in November
Expert cautions that low trade volumes can distort data, as DPRK continues to import inputs for light industry
December 20, 2021
