Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies
Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
The Supreme Leader is now scapegoating others for failing to meet his latest hospital project's unrealistic deadlines
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
Tour operators believe North Korea won’t open until sometime in 2021
Practitioners from the travel industry speculate that the border could reopen sometime between 2021 and 2022
Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’
Kwangchon Chicken Farm is only the second economic site to see a public visit from Kim this year
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
North Korean leader says major hospital project lacks budget, proper supplies
Visit to Pyongyang General Hospital marks Kim Jong Un’s first inspection since May 1
Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy
The benefits of growing U.S.-China tensions may outweigh the damage caused by the pandemic
“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”
