Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un raises ‘urgent’ issues of food supply, COVID and flooding
North Korean leader’s remarks at politburo meeting underscore litany of challenges country faces as a result of lockdown
September 2, 2021
US bars travel to North Korea for another year, citing ‘serious risk of arrest’
Americans will not be allowed to travel to the country unless explicit permission granted by State Department
September 1, 2021
North Korea tightens fishing rules for Chinese boats due to COVID event: UN PoE
Chinese fishers in DPRK waters face severe consequences if caught without the necessary paperwork, new report shows
August 31, 2021
Youth leaving home for coal mines to fight ‘cultural infiltration’: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader sent letter to young people gathered in Pyongyang to celebrate Youth Day
August 28, 2021
North Korea upgrades new skyscraper to 80 floors, making it 2nd-tallest in DPRK
State media claims soldiers built one story every 16 hours and carried materials up tower ‘dozens’ of times per day
August 27, 2021
Amid economic crash, DPRK tried to import $1 million in Lexus vehicles in 2020
North Korea sought to acquire Lexus SUVs through China despite limited trade during pandemic, PoE report shows
August 26, 2021
North Korea to convene major legislative meeting in late September
Supreme People's Assembly to discuss economic development and youth education at upcoming session, state media says
August 25, 2021
North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis
Pyongyang sold $40,000 in beer to Beijing in July in first booze exports of 2021, according to Chinese trade data
August 25, 2021
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
