Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
New tram cars appear on Pyongyang’s Liberation Street line
Upgrade follows trolley bus and metro upgrades in recent years
North Korean media denounces South for “preposterous” sanctions support
Rodong Sinmun editorial says ROK prioritizing alliance with U.S. over inter-Korean relations
What fish prices teach us about the North Korean economy – NKNews Podcast ep.30
Fresh from three weeks in-country, Peter Ward discusses markets and money in the DPRK
Russian fuel exports to North Korea worth USD$2.4 million in April: ITC
Figures also show a potentially sanctions-breaching shipment of iron and steel products
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos
Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities
Call me, comrade: the surprise rise of North Korean smartphones
In the decade since they were first introduced, apps have flourished but devices remain restrictive
Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos
Sources and imagery from the ground suggest building may host water sports facilities
In unusual move, five Air Koryo planes head to Vladivostok on Monday
Three of the flights for cargo purposes, airport says
North Korea, Turkmenistan sign two bilateral agreements in Pyongyang
Both countries to pursue energy, transport, and agriculture cooperation
After six months, N. Korea’s reported oil imports just a fraction of previous years
Open source figures appear unrealistically small for a country of 25 million people
