Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly meets: new laws and notable promotions
The rubber-stamp parliament's first session this year saw officials approve three new laws
North Korean Cabinet officials accused of “serious mistakes” last year: KCNA
At parliamentary session, top technocrats urged to ensure "unified guidance" in state management of the economy
North Korea lays out budget plans, personnel changes at parliamentary meeting
Lawmakers agree to spend 47.8% of state budget on economy, 15.9% on national defense
North Korea’s Politburo discusses “danger” from COVID-19, promotes officials
Meeting comes ahead of planned parliamentary session, originally set to take place on Friday
North Korean state media yet to report on expected parliamentary meeting
Rubber-stamp DPRK Supreme People's Assembly was set to convene on Friday
What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations
While voters list other issues as greater concerns, who wins next week stands to have a major impact on North-South ties
Change and consistency in North Korean markets: domestic vs global food prices
Food prices appear to be declining when compared to global benchmarks, which is good news for the average North Korean
Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed
“Dire situation”: How COVID-19 is impacting the North Korea travel industry
With tourism to North Korea frozen after a record-breaking year, some believe visits won't be possible until 2021
