Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist
Industrial breeding of ‘delicious’ black swan meat kicked into high gear at new farm facility, state media says
October 27, 2021
DPRK foreign ministry slams US diplomats for alleged theft in Moscow
North Korean criticism may be an attempt to deflect from its own diplomats’ sketchy behavior abroad, expert says
October 22, 2021
The stop and go success of a North Korean entrepreneur
Even relatively successful people struggle to provide enough for their families in the DPRK
October 22, 2021
New North Korean hotel opens after 10-year construction period
State media touts opening of Jongbangsan Hotel amid complete halt to foreign tourism
October 21, 2021
Cigarettes over medicine? Tobacco imports to North Korea lead trade with China
Imports of tobacco products far outstrip medicine, even as DPRK's population remains unvaccinated
October 20, 2021
What ‘economic development’ means to Kim Jong Un
The North Korean leader's ideas for the economy are much narrower and less transformative than is typically portrayed
October 18, 2021
As China burns through coal, North Korea steps in to fill the gap
Influx of illicit North Korean coal fuels concerns that shipments will continue even after Chinese energy crisis ends
October 15, 2021
North Koreans suffer amid ‘creeping apathy’ from the world, UN watchdog warns
Report says sanctions, oppressive border lockdowns push North Koreans to choose between hunger and COVID-19
October 12, 2021
No new missile debuts, parades on key North Korean holiday
A year after marking Party Foundation Day with new ICBM and parade, holiday passes with smaller events in 2021
October 11, 2021
Kim Jong Un worked on tourist resort designs during 2021 absences: KCTV
Pyongyang expo shows off designs for trains, ships and space shuttle slide similar to one Kim family used
October 8, 2021
