Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Amid economic crash, DPRK tried to import $1 million in Lexus vehicles in 2020
North Korea sought to acquire Lexus SUVs through China despite limited trade during pandemic, PoE report shows
North Korea to convene major legislative meeting in late September
Supreme People's Assembly to discuss economic development and youth education at upcoming session, state media says
North Korea exports beer made with rice to China after declaring food crisis
Pyongyang sold $40,000 in beer to Beijing in July in first booze exports of 2021, according to Chinese trade data
Kim Jong Un visits construction site for new luxury apartments in Pyongyang
DPRK leader, reappearing after 3-week absence, reportedly praised builders for progress despite economic difficulties
Sanctions obstacles: The fate of Moon Jae-in’s inter-Korean economic projects
The Kaesong Industrial Complex, Kumgang tourism and infrastructure improvements all face unique sanctions challenges
North Korean rocket launch site, villages flooded as state media silent
Soldiers mobilized to build homes by hand in some areas affected by August floods, but others yet to see relief
DPRK-China trade inches up in July, but experts say normalization still far off
Overall trade volume remains a fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite jump in exports to PRC
North Korea and China carry out cross-border construction at oil pipeline
Repairs to the Dandong-Sinuiju pipeline may be underway, or a new pipeline may be taking shape
Pyongyang or bust: DPRK tourism and the pandemic – NKNews Podcast Ep. 196
North Korea tourism professionals discuss the nature of the industry and its future after COVID-19
Amid food crisis, North Korea promotes elite homes with too much to eat
Children should never skip breakfast and stop using computers and phones late into the night, state TV says
