Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why Kim Jong Un’s farming ‘revolution’ will do little to curb food insecurity
At latest plenum, North Korea promised bright communist future but refused to address chronic structural issues
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023
Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum
Kim Jong Un and daughter inaugurate new street construction project in Pyongyang
Girl makes first appearance at work site as leader lauds North Koreans’ sacrifices on ‘great construction battlefield’
How North Korean state firms bend the rules to rake in cash from market activity
Newly revealed DPRK law details crackdown on use of special privileges to dodge taxes, embezzle funds and more
State media review: North Korea rejects humanitarian aid as ‘poison candy’
An in-depth analysis of calls to resist outside help, praise for a new greenhouse farm, an animated love story and more
Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
Workers made camp in same exclusive area to build luxurious palace for Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of state visit
Power politics: What light levels reveal about North Korea’s priorities
Satellites detect spikes in radiance of Pyongyang around nighttime parades and could help gauge DPRK’s economic activity
