Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
New soju spotted in North Korea, latest addition to diverse liquor market
Recent photos show new 30% blend for sale in Pyongyang despite domestic economic difficulties due to pandemic
Goods clearing out of North Korean disinfection zone 3 months after trade freeze
Satellite imagery appears to reconfirm suspected quarantine period for DPRK’s overland imports from China
North Korea in July 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
North Koreans pose as software developers to infiltrate tech companies: Report
Cybersecurity firm says ‘DPRK personas’ appeared to apply for cryptocurrency jobs in effort to raise funds for regime
North Korea and Syria to work toward reviving economic cooperation: Damascus
Two sides agree to form committee on cooperation, Syria says, after friendly nations halted joint work due to pandemic
How Kim Jong Un created space for North Korean firms to set prices — with limits
Documents show DPRK leader reinstated agreed price system his father rolled back but stopped short of true free market
Ask a North Korean: What are toilets like in the DPRK?
Public restrooms and toilet paper are in short supply, while expense of flush toilets results in a porcelain ‘hierarchy’
Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
Seoul again finds itself caught between Beijing and Washington as it looks for defenses against North Korean threats
North Korea’s economy contracts for second straight year, ROK central bank says
Bank of Korea estimates 0.1% contraction as COVID, economic mismanagement and sanctions weigh on the economy
How ride-sharing services like Uber could end Seoul’s dire taxi shortage
Drivers aren’t returning after industry exodus during pandemic, leaving people stranded even in city center at night
