Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
South Koreans dispatched items to North Korea just four times in 2021: Seoul
Unification ministry reports few inter-Korean goods transfers during second year of COVID-19 pandemic
China’s Omicron surge shows risk of North Korea’s own zero-COVID strategy
Experts expect tighter border controls, warning virulent variant would wreak havoc on DPRK’s unvaccinated population
Kim Jong Un visits mega skyscraper project in Pyongyang ahead of April opening
Construction of 10,000 homes in capital’s southeast has been beset by delays since starting last year
North Korea removing South Korean floating hotel at Kumgang resort: Imagery
Work to dismantle Hyundai Asan asset began prior to ROK presidential election, showing move planned regardless of winner
How global pressure on Russia could impact the North Korea sanctions regime
Moscow could withdraw support for the UN Panel of Experts on the DPRK and block new Security Council designations
What Yoon’s win means for security and foreign relations on the Korean Peninsula
US and Japan will welcome Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win, but his tough talk risks tensions with China and North Korea
Is North Korea’s ultimate goal to conquer the South? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 226
Four experts debate what the DPRK means by ‘final victory’ and whether it seeks unification on its terms
Ruble to rubble: Fiscal freefall cuts into pockets of North Koreans in Russia
Experts say financial turmoil due to sanctions against Russia will squeeze DPRK laborers, who are unable to return home
‘Dark fleet’ continues to fish North Korean waters, though numbers drop: Report
UN Panel of Experts says over 400 foreign vessels engaged in illegal fishing in DPRK waters in second quarter last year
North Korea’s trade with Russia crashes spectacularly in 2021: Data
But expert says Russia’s growing isolation due to Ukraine invasion could lead to open violations of DPRK trade bans
