Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Timeline: from a delayed parliamentary meeting to Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts key events from March 31 - April 30
Why North Korea’s economy could see a return to rapid inflation soon
News of plans for a government bond issuance suggests major price instability could be on the horizon
The impact of sanctions, coronavirus, and response measures on the DPRK economy
Increased state control over the economy and coinciding external developments could spell trouble for many North Koreans
Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
Imagery also shows New Yalu River Bridge’s likely customs complex growing, more homes demolished and rebuilt
Sino-DPRK border city of Dandong tentatively relaxes COVID-19 measures
Dandong begins re-opening of service industry amid concerns of “second wave” from neighboring Heilongjiang province
Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections
Jordan Cheang owned Benata Business Centre and supermarkets, prior interviews show
Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong
North Koreans “panic buying” at Pyongyang shops, sources say
Some sources don't connect recent surge in demand to Kim Jong Un health rumors, however
North Korea experiencing economic hardship, “lagging behind”: state media
Cabinet newspaper also warns against taking aid from "blabbering" imperialists
After UN worker ban took effect, Russia granted 753 work visas to North Koreans
Data reveal flow of DPRK nationals into Russia despite UN sanctions, strict border controls during COVID-19 pandemic
