Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
The DPRK may not return to negotiations so long as Kim feels he can project strength through adversity at home
June 10, 2021
Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials
North Korean leader reportedly led "consultative meeting" with top central, provincial officials ahead of party plenum
June 7, 2021
Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week
North Korean leadership must urgently meet to resolve numerous issues the country faces in the pandemic era, Kim says
June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
While sanctions are the elephant in the room, Pyongyang is at least as much to blame
June 2, 2021
Seoul’s new mayor pushes inter-Korean Olympics with Pyongyang
Oh Se-hoon takes up the baton from his predecessor
June 2, 2021
China-North Korea trade resumes, but it appears less sustainable than ever
A rapid rise in exports raises questions about how North Korea is financing trade with China
June 1, 2021
Timeline: From US-ROK summit to child mine workers
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31
May 31, 2021
North Korean children rush to coal mines to ‘repay’ party’s love: state media
Orphans brought up by the state reportedly volunteering to work in “difficult and labor-consuming fields”
May 28, 2021
Kim Jong Un tells workers ‘communist faith’ will overcome poverty, bring utopia
North Korean leader’s letter read at the 8th Congress of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea held this week
May 27, 2021
