Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea upgrades luxury palace in possible prep for visit by world leader
Satellite imagery shows construction at Kumsusan Guesthouse where Putin and Xi stayed during their trips to DPRK
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
North Korea set to dispatch workers to Russian weapons factories, Zelensky says
Ukrainian leader warns DPRK will gain experience in drone production as he appeals to South Korea for military aid
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea