Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles
North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years
Kim Jong Un attends ceremony for next stage of five-year housing project, even as previously built apartments sit empty
North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
Russian tourists recently given sneak peak of Wonsan Kalma, while state media has started promoting east coast resort
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development
North Korea sold illegal gambling sites to South Korean criminals: NIS
China-based company allegedly raised billions of dollars for DPRK regime’s slush fund despite sanctions restrictions
State media review: North Korean festivals build up to former leader’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of events for Kim Jong Il’s birth anniversary, regional development and an official visit to Russia
Survey shows markets reign supreme in the daily lives of North Koreans
Unification ministry’s interviews with DPRK escapees revealed most living outside Pyongyang get no state support
Analyzing the US-ROK alliance’s impact on North Korea’s policies – Ep. 329
Korea Economic Institute of America’s new president discusses his role assessing inter-Korean relations and latest book
Slump in life insurance sector points to unreported COVID deaths in North Korea
Financial data from DPRK’s largest insurer reveals almost 20% decline in premium income in life insurance division
