Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean insurance company data quietly signals economic recovery
Data from five insurance firms all show big improvement to performance, with one even reversing a bad downturn
North Korean hackers are turning emails into real-life ATM cash withdrawals
Operation FastCash 2.0 may be combining North Korea-linked hackers and real-world gangs to collect money for the DPRK
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
What North Korea’s abruptly announced five-year plan means for the economy
The last five-year economic plan was suddenly abandoned in 2020, but the DPRK now pledges to draw up a new one
China opens new customs office along border with North Korea
The Changbaishan Customs Office will handle the only Sino-DPRK land passage at Shuangmu Peak land port
North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says
Plenum meeting reveals details ahead of Eighth Congress in Jan. 2021, where a new five-year economic plan will emerge
North Korea is giving more power to farmers, but not without helping the elite
Major agricultural reforms aim to inspire farmers to produce more food, but not without age-old command and control
Why insurance companies might be stuck paying ransoms to North Korean hackers
North Korean hackers make ransoms cheaper than backup and restoration costs, making it likely companies will pay up
North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’
Significant foreign and domestic policy announcements expected at ruling party Plenary Meeting on Aug. 19
Who’s writing the rules of the North Korean economy?
A newly-obtained document detailing 2014 economic reforms reveals the government’s role in economic regulation
