Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
Center could help launch military reconnaissance satellite next year as Kim Jong Un pours resources into space program
North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter
Tokyo organizer claims DPRK approved course around Wonsan-Kalma resort, but event likely depends on COVID policies
North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign
Pyongyang factory overcame ‘shortages’ to build 11 buses under Kim Jong Un’s orders, state media says
World Cup shines light on allegations of North Korean labor in Qatar
While sanctions now impede cooperation, Pyongyang and Doha have maintained friendly ties for decades
Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
How extreme weather and natural disasters push North Koreans to escape
Environmental shocks aggravate food insecurity and drive population displacement, though not everyone is able to flee
The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season
Thrilling accounts of anti-regime activism and DPRK cybercrime join deep dives into history among the year’s top titles
What if North Korea hosts the World Cup?
The country already has a number of large stadiums but would need South Korean help to overhaul its infrastructure
The tragedy of the commons: Natural resource dilemmas in North Korea
Neither the people nor the central government are incentivized to manage forests and oceans sustainably in the short run
More new smartphone designs appear in North Korea in sign of trade rebound
State media footage also suggests Kim Yo Jong and other Kim family members use imported smartphone models
