Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted
June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names
June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents
June 10, 2021
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
