Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Timeline: From Washington’s foreign policy moves to South Korea’s leaky border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Feb. 1 - Feb. 28
March 2, 2021
North Korea’s economy is in a state of catastrophe, but the issue is decades-old
New data shows that the DPRK’s economic stagnation started much earlier than researchers previously thought
February 26, 2021
North Korean ships return to sea after a quiet COVID-19 winter
At least eight DPRK-flagged ships were active in Feb. 2021, as well as suspicious foreign-flagged ships
February 22, 2021
After months of delays, Kim Jong Un’s premier hospital could soon open up
A workers’ base camp was recently removed from Pyongyang General Hospital-related construction grounds
February 19, 2021
North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China
Ri Ryong Nam's appointment hints at greater economic exchange between North Korea and China, experts say
February 19, 2021
North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
A draft U.N. report suggests that North Korean ships are disguising themselves with greater sophistication
February 18, 2021
Open for business? North Korea can learn a lot from Cuba’s economic reforms
North Korea has a similar history to Cuba, but has lagged behind since the collapse of European communism in the 1990s
February 17, 2021
North Korea is fighting to take back control of its economy from the markets
Kim Jong Un steered his country away from economic reform at the recent Eighth Party Congress and Second Plenary Meeting
February 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s missing wife likely alive and well, Seoul intelligence agency says
South Korea’s NIS also allegedly told lawmakers that North Korea is suffering from food shortages in border areas
February 16, 2021
New North Korean propaganda blames ‘apathetic’ citizens for its economic issues
North Korea seems to be shifting blame for its economic problems from external threats to internal enemies, expert says
February 16, 2021
