Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says
State TV airs images of inundated fields and broken bridges as Pyongyang warns of more extreme weather over the weekend
August 5, 2021
Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat
Unlikely friendship, tested by nuclear development, gives Mexico a foothold in Asia and North Korea an economic partner
August 5, 2021
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
August 3, 2021
Timeline: From inter-Korean hotlines to US deputy secretary’s trip to Seoul
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31
August 3, 2021
North Korea planning to operate border disinfection complex within weeks: NIS
South Korea’s intelligence agency also says DPRK has minimized summer military drills due to extreme heat
August 3, 2021
North Korea isn’t fretting about a long COVID-19 lockdown
Chinese aid will keep regime afloat as DPRK shows little interest in a quick return to pre-pandemic life
July 30, 2021
North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
Disinfection facility at border linked to 'grave' COVID incident sees heavy construction amid reports of 'food crisis'
July 29, 2021
Stocks surge in South Korea on hopes of renewed inter-Korean projects
Some firms linked to tourism and manufacturing in DPRK see double-digit growth following news of reconnected hotlines
July 27, 2021
North Korea’s five-year strategy set outlandish targets for economic growth
Officials aimed for 79% growth in some sectors, but the country’s own data shows it fell far short of this goal
July 23, 2021
Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown
New high-resolution satellite imagery reveals the changing shape of Pyongyang
July 23, 2021
