Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
