Aviation
Information related to aviation in and around the DPRK
North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
Farm project comes amid nationwide food shortages and is latest military installation to be repurposed in recent years
Rare flight through North Korean airspace comes as cruise missiles soar
Airlines seldom fly over the DPRK due to risks from such missile tests and to avoid sanctions complications
4 flights, 63 defectors and 670K barrels of oil: North Korea’s 2021 in numbers
Data tells the story of a year in which DPRK retreated even further inward as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on
Fasten your seatbelt: Traveling in Soviet chic on North Korea’s domestic flights
Low demand and an aging fleet mean passengers can expect a unique trip but bumpy ride
DPRK discusses laws on youth education, local development and economic planning
Top officials also call for execution of ‘recycling law’ to promote using resources and equipment available at home
North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
Disinfection facility at border linked to 'grave' COVID incident sees heavy construction amid reports of 'food crisis'
Elderly North Korean war veterans fly into Pyongyang for major conference
Event set to glorify self-proclaimed victory over U.S.-led imperialism in Korean War amid tough domestic COVID measures
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
A lack of flights, hotels is holding back North Korean tourism
The DPRK will need to scale up infrastructure, mend broken diplomatic bridges to blossom as a tourist destination
Russia proposes civil aviation safety agreement with North Korea
Draft emerges after Russia provided DPRK with almost $1 million in jet parts in 2020
