Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Timeline: From Kim Jong Un’s famine reference to a signed cost-sharing deal
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from April 1 to April 30
April 30, 2021
North Korean bank’s demands ‘stopped’ UN banking channel
Foreign Trade Bank wants sanctions lifted before it will play role in U.N. banking channel, says Russia’s Sputnik Bank
April 27, 2021
North Korea still lacks electricity, but energy aid could be the future: Report
Expert says the world can engage with North Korea by laying the groundwork for clean, efficient energy
April 27, 2021
The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180
Anthony Ruggiero discusses the impact of sanctions on North Korea and his time with the U.S. National Security Council
April 27, 2021
North Korea’s solution to economic crisis? Judge officials by their performance
Kim Jong Un wants to redefine how officials are assigned and take responsibility
April 23, 2021
Two Koreas, one market: South Korean minister wants to merge economy with North
Unification minister Lee In-young pointed to EU as an example of different political systems with an integrated economy
April 22, 2021
How renewed North Korean border trade will affect currency, food and fuel
Mounting evidence suggests that North Korea will soon allow more imports into the country
April 21, 2021
Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears
China exported key fertilizers to North Korea amid growing signs of recovery for DPRK trade
April 21, 2021
Foreign food and drinks reappear in Pyongyang after months of disrupted trade
Imported items like Coca-Cola and chocolate returned to shelves amid rumors of gradual border trade reopening
April 20, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports
April 16, 2021
