Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years
Experts note that city is biggest near DPRK border and has long been a hub for North Koreans in China
China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China
What we know about Kim Jong Un’s daughter, one year after her reveal – Ep. 320
The NK News team discusses DPRK embassy closures in Africa, Kim’s speech to mothers and more
Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans
Regional governor has expressed interested in joint construction projects as DPRK laborers continue to work in Russia
Barrier to entry: New photos show China expanding fences on North Korea border
Barbed-wire fencing and surveillance towers underscore continuing efforts to limit cross-border movement on both sides
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations
From QR codes to the blockchain: Inside North Korea’s digital payment plans
DPRK has pushed to go digital in recent years, a move that could give state greater control over citizens’ finances
North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers
North Korea in November 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action
