Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Sanctions breach suspected in large-scale China-North Korea sand dredging: C4ADS
Haeju Bay near inter-Korean border was home to 6-month dredging operation in 2019
March 3, 2020
How North Korean laborers rediscovered capitalism in the 1990s
Following the collapse of the public distribution system, North Koreans began to sell their labor in order to survive
March 2, 2020
North Korea confirms Vladivostok flight, “ends” foreigner quarantine measures
Russian aviation authorities still need to approve the flight, NK News understands
March 1, 2020
North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus
Ban on operation of “public amenities” took effect on February 25, English-language Pyongyang Times reports
February 27, 2020
United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says
Move in line with country's obligations under UNSC Resolution 2397
February 26, 2020
Air Koryo has slots for twice-weekly flight through March: Vladivostok Airport
VVO airport data indicates nine round trip slots are in place from March 1
February 25, 2020
North Korea’s coronavirus crackdown: the economic impact so far
Some measures have been necessary precautions against an outbreak, but others are unnecessarily harming the market
February 25, 2020
Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”
How the Japan-linked Rim Mi Yong company is targeting international businesses in the North Korean capital
February 21, 2020
Series of annual North Korean trade fairs set to kick off in April
Chongjin international trade fair in April and main Pyongyang expo in May scheduled barring coronavirus travel bans
February 19, 2020
North Korean restaurants in Dubai shut-down, “temporarily” close
All three DPRK restaurants in the United Arab Emirates appear to have shut down
February 18, 2020
