Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean citizens returning home for first time since 2020: State media
Quarantine awaits citizens from China as DPRK reveals major step toward post-pandemic normalcy to domestic readers
Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues
Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending
A brewing storm: How North Korea has failed to prepare for extreme weather
Climate change is amplifying floods and droughts, but regime is unwilling or unable to invest in robust infrastructure
Kim Jong Un’s luxury yachts active off coast around his visits to flooded farms
Imagery suggests North Korean leader may have used boats in Wonsan even as he projected image of handling food issues
Kim Jong Un inspects North Korea’s typhoon-hit farms, praising recovery work
Expert says visit betrays food supply concerns, while seeking to show leadership is concerned for local communities
North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage
State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production
North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development