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Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Cancellations and Postponements

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus

Companies involved in growing DPRK trade events expect cancellations or postponement, but await official word

Status of upcoming North Korean trade fairs in question due to coronavirus
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 19, 2020
North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
Analysis

North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns

The DPRK has experienced a supply shock in its food and fuel markets, with greater impact likely further down the line

North Korea’s economy and the coronavirus: current fallout and future unknowns
Peter WardPeter Ward March 18, 2020
The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Analysis

The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above

Satellite imagery reveals relatively empty scenes at Nampho and Sinuiju ports in conjunction with quarantine measures

The coronavirus slowdown at North Korean ports, as seen from above
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 13, 2020
North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 
COVID-19

North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 

Landscaping and interior work well underway, Rodong Sinmun reports, though other signs point to possible delay

North Korean media signals final push to complete Wonsan beach resort by April 
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 11, 2020
A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Analysis

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade

Sanctions aside, Jilin province suffers from its lack of connection to Pyongyang when compared with neighboring Liaoning

A new e-commerce platform in Hunchun: another awkward attempt at Sino-DPRK trade
Théo ClémentThéo Clément March 10, 2020
North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media
COVID-19

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media

Uriminzokkiri hails ruling party's "super special quarantine measures" against novel coronavirus

North Korea risking “huge economic loss” with coronavirus measures: state media
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 10, 2020
North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
News

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA

DPRK Premier visited Pyongyang’s long-stalled Thongil Street apartment blocks to kick off new push

North Korea to “massively” deploy resources for Pyongyang housing projects: KCNA
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 9, 2020
North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Analysis

North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects

Satellite imagery reveals scope of long-stalled provincial tree nurseries seeing renewed push since 2018

North Korea’s Tree-planting Day highlights nationwide nursery projects
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko March 5, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
Analysis

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK ProNK Pro March 4, 2020
North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
Analysis

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between February 1 and February 29

North Korea in February 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2020