Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean media lauds new fertilizer factory, rejects “reform and opening”
State-run outlets hail Sunchon facilities as a "cutting-edge fort" in the face of foreign pressure
North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
Ships seen transiting in and out of Nampho while some remain anchored in latest satellite imagery
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer
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
