Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un visits construction site for new luxury apartments in Pyongyang
DPRK leader, reappearing after 3-week absence, reportedly praised builders for progress despite economic difficulties
August 20, 2021
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
August 20, 2021
North Korean rocket launch site, villages flooded as state media silent
Soldiers mobilized to build homes by hand in some areas affected by August floods, but others yet to see relief
August 20, 2021
DPRK-China trade inches up in July, but experts say normalization still far off
Overall trade volume remains a fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite jump in exports to PRC
August 19, 2021
North Korea and China carry out cross-border construction at oil pipeline
Repairs to the Dandong-Sinuiju pipeline may be underway, or a new pipeline may be taking shape
August 19, 2021
Pyongyang or bust: DPRK tourism and the pandemic – NKNews Podcast Ep. 196
North Korea tourism professionals discuss the nature of the industry and its future after COVID-19
August 17, 2021
Amid food crisis, North Korea promotes elite homes with too much to eat
Children should never skip breakfast and stop using computers and phones late into the night, state TV says
August 12, 2021
Why North Korea’s cybercrime could kill prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough
Cryptocurrency theft has become a lifeline for Pyongyang's broken economy that could quickly derail future negotiations
August 11, 2021
North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts
No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed
August 9, 2021
North Korea maintains it’s COVID-free as it prepares vaccine supply chains
Authorities say they tested additional 674 people as DPRK continues to warn of protracted pandemic and antivirus curbs
August 9, 2021
