Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean coal: Sanctions and stranded assets
DPRK coal mines will have trouble making the kinds of profits they did in the 2010s even if the country fully reopens
November 5, 2021
Pandemic ‘paranoia’ in Pyongyang stalled warming ties with Beijing: Report
Restrictions on trade undermined diplomatic gains with China, according to US, but expert says relations are ‘stable’
November 5, 2021
Timeline: From North Korea’s new missile to South Korea’s first rocket
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from October 1 to October 31
November 3, 2021
North Korea in October 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
November 3, 2021
A diplomat’s life: The ephemeral beauty of concrete Pyongyang
North Korean builders are highly skilled, but erratic leadership priorities and few materials make for an unsafe skyline
November 3, 2021
North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish
Pyongyang apartments for 10,000 residents ‘in final stage,’ state media reports, as year-end deadline nears
November 3, 2021
North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
Satellite imagery shows major construction at freight storage area that may be converted to disinfection facility
November 2, 2021
Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume
Documents show work on customs facility continues as DPRK and China reportedly mull renewed freight operations
November 2, 2021
North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
Appearance of fewer vessels at key port suggests fishing is resuming after COVID-19 restrictions
November 1, 2021
North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws
Expert says Pyongyang seeks to raise revenue, as DPRK also passes laws on rail freight, pollution and farm animals
November 1, 2021
