Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea rushes construction at top military school ahead of Friday jubilee
Kim Jong Un may celebrate alma mater’s 70th anniversary with big events as he did a decade ago
North Korea restarts upgrades on key missile launcher factory: Imagery
Construction of massive manufacturing hall likely tied to production of tracked launchers and battle tanks
North Korea is a tinderbox. But no one can know what spark might ignite change.
History shows seemingly innocuous events can trigger political crisis, from the Arab Spring to collapse of Qing Dynasty
North Korean elites tee off at golf event despite country’s economic woes
Tournament underscores regime’s efforts to cater to wealthy and ‘keep up appearances’ through luxury sport, expert says
China upgrades facilities at unused ‘bridge to nowhere’ on North Korea border
Development suggests China still committed to project, even as DPRK uses connecting highway to dry corn
Rollerblading through Kim Il Sung Square – Ep. 258
Charles Thirlwall discusses the explosion of international business interest in North Korea at the turn of the century
Seoul’s new sanctions on North Korea change little but set stage for next steps
South Korea has array of options to up ante if DPRK conducts nuclear test, though it risks feeding cycle of escalation
State media review: North Korea celebrates the Workers’ Party’s birthday
An in-depth analysis of the party founding anniversary, missile test photos, new laws and more
China’s economic slowdown bodes ill for North Korea and denuclearization efforts
Reduced consumer demand and increased risk aversion likely to impact DPRK sectors ranging from coal exports to tourism
North Korea opens largest greenhouse farm in country to address food shortages
Kim Jong Un praises military for building sprawling facility on deadline, though some work appears unfinished
