Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s five-year strategy set outlandish targets for economic growth
Officials aimed for 79% growth in some sectors, but the country’s own data shows it fell far short of this goal
Overtaxed cell network and shoddy construction pose risks in North Korea
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
North Korea-linked firm offering expanded range of radio hardware online
Glocom Corp’s website offerings have increased in 2021 despite U.N. sanctions pressure
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
How North Korea’s poor infrastructure could compound devastation in a disaster
Problems in water supply, food security, health care and agriculture could complicate future humanitarian operations
North Korean documents suggest economy worse off than previously known
DPRK’s Five-year Economic Strategy suggests country never fully recovered from ‘90s collapse, population has declined
Changes to North Korea’s military leadership on display during mausoleum visit
Kim Jong Un’s visit to Kumsusan last week showcased changes suggesting military’s role in 'grave' COVID-19 incident
‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect
Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress
Amid North Korean food ‘crisis,’ signs of possible humanitarian aid imports
Two inbound shipments of possible humanitarian aid detected in May and June 2021 satellite imagery
North Korea in June 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
