Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
Construction on the Tumen River crossing appears to have already begun with completion date set for end of 2026
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan
Leader of Belarus says he plans to visit North Korea to ‘diversify’ ties
Statement by Lukashenko comes after DPRK leader’s sister denied that Pyongyang had proposed a summit
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide
US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
Washington accuses two workers and co-conspirators from US and Mexico of deceiving companies into hiring North Koreans