Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean ski resorts prep for tourists despite virus, economic concerns
Yangdok and Masikryong resorts covered in artificial snow, while military ski unit ramps up training at Mount Paektu
November 29, 2021
North Korea warily eyes the markets that now dominate food distribution
Recently revealed changes to the Food Administration Act suggest efforts to reassert state control over grain sales
November 25, 2021
Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’
November 24, 2021
Preparations in ‘final stage’ to reopen North Korea’s border with China: MOU
Unification ministry points to technical inspections, quarantine facilities near the DPRK-China land border
November 23, 2021
North Korea holds space conference, says launching satellites will help economy
Aerospace engineers, students gather after Kim Jong Un ordered development of military recon satellite earlier this year
November 22, 2021
Revival of ‘Three Revolutions’ a sign Kim Jong Un is losing ideological control
Short turnaround since last conference suggests North Korea aims to root out anti-socialist ideas, boost production
November 22, 2021
North Korea far and away the world’s most corrupt country: Report
Efforts to snuff out corruption fail to make a dent, though expert says practices help people survive amid challenges
November 19, 2021
North Korean ideological movement ‘losing steam,’ better rewards needed: Kim
‘Three Revolutions’ reward and punishment system to be expanded, Kim Jong Un tells party conference
November 19, 2021
North Korea opens up about ‘law-breaking’ youth in bid to inspire loyalty
Stories of young men who met Kim Jong Un and found ‘new path’ in life aired in detail on state TV
November 18, 2021
After months of promising gains, North Korea-China trade stumbles in October
Sharp dip in trade hits North Korean economy already wracked by shortages, high commodity prices and food insecurity
November 18, 2021
