Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea-China trade slumps in first half as Pyongyang focuses on Russia
Exchange declines to $970M in first six months, though expert says too soon to tell if China is expressing displeasure
July 18, 2024
North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025
Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival
July 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push
July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China
July 15, 2024
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more
July 11, 2024
What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers
Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source
July 11, 2024
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening
July 10, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical
July 8, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers
July 4, 2024
Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine
DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam
July 4, 2024
