Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Plenum’s agriculture focus suggests dire food shortages in North Korea: Analysts
Issues tied to domestic food supply featured prominently at party meeting, a possible sign of major economic problems
January 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech displays striking lack of new economic ideas
North Korea is prioritizing central control, rolling back reforms in ways that hurt markets and economic autonomy
January 1, 2022
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
January 1, 2022
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule
December 31, 2021
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
