Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
4 flights, 63 defectors and 670K barrels of oil: North Korea’s 2021 in numbers
Data tells the story of a year in which DPRK retreated even further inward as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on
North Korea in December 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Timeline: From Kim’s plenum speech to updated plans for war with North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31
Expert round-up: What to make of North Korea’s New Year’s plenum readout
Kim Jong Un revealed little about foreign policy and military plans for 2022, while prioritizing agriculture
Plenum’s agriculture focus suggests dire food shortages in North Korea: Analysts
Issues tied to domestic food supply featured prominently at party meeting, a possible sign of major economic problems
Kim Jong Un’s plenum speech displays striking lack of new economic ideas
North Korea is prioritizing central control, rolling back reforms in ways that hurt markets and economic autonomy
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule
In officially tax-free North Korea, where does the state get its money?
The DPRK has multiple revenue sources, including taxes, that have both positive and negative impacts on the economy
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches
