Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Russian researchers begin oil and gas exploration off North Korea’s east coast
NK News also identified another Russian deep-sea vessel near Chongjin amid renewed interest in DPRK shelf resources
May 22, 2026
Tungsten, fabrics and hair drive North Korea’s trade with China in April
Pyongyang likely benefited from growing tungsten prices, used newly acquired cash to boost imports
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s Russian pork imports surge in first 4 months of 2026
New figures show more than $2 million in exports from January to April, following last year’s sixfold increase
May 20, 2026
Parades, panaceas and a sunken ship: North Korea-Russia cooperation grows
Anton Sokolin explains military pageantry, drone training, sanctions risks and the mystery surrounding the Ursa Major
May 20, 2026
North Korea’s trade with China hits highest monthly total in over 8 years
Expert says Pyongyang is spending proceeds from Russia cooperation, crypto thefts on consumer and producer goods
May 19, 2026
North Korea puts rice transplanting drive front and center
A recap of everything in state media this week, from agricultural mobilization to labor union’s photos with Kim Jong Un
May 15, 2026
North Korea warns citizens of hantavirus danger and overseas outbreak
While the DPRK will issue government warnings, it will not mimic the concern from the COVID-19 pandemic, an expert said
May 12, 2026
Borders, nukes and welfare: Inside North Korea’s purported constitution
Jeongmin Kim explains new territorial language, while Peter Ward unpacks changes to welfare, taxation and state control
May 12, 2026
US court clears way for vote on moving $71M in crypto stolen by North Korea
Dead pastor’s family seeks frozen assets as ‘terrorism’ payout, but crypto firms argue the funds belong to theft victims
May 11, 2026
North Korea promotes loyalty to Kim above workers’ rights on May Day holiday
A recap of everything in state media this week, from International Workers’ Day celebrations to women’s soccer
May 8, 2026
