Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean hackers use AI-powered social engineering to steal $100K in crypto
Days after carrying out year’s biggest crypto heist, DPRK actors infiltrated wallet firm Zerion by targeting employee
April 17, 2026
Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korean IT workers steal from US firms
Kejia and Zhenxia Wang supported scheme to defraud over 100 US firms and steal sensitive data from defense contractors
April 16, 2026
Russian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea
Kherson governor meets DPRK ambassador, raises possibility of food exports and humanitarian cooperation
April 16, 2026
North Korean economy is ‘recovering’ thanks to Russia, China ties: Seoul
Unification Ministry says Pyongyang is leveraging US-China competition to increase its autonomy and bargaining power
April 15, 2026
North Korea kicks off tourism expo amid hopes for reopening to Chinese visitors
State media say souvenir exhibition will ‘further develop’ tourism industry and expand ties with friendly countries
April 13, 2026
After a decade of work, extension of Pyongyang Metro still years from completion
Construction proceeds at a snail’s pace despite growing pressure on North Korean capital’s transport system
April 13, 2026
Switzerland to reopen cooperation office in North Korea after 6 years
Bern says it is working to restore presence in Pyongyang this year, making it the third European state to return
April 10, 2026
Singaporean man gets jail time over North Korean oil smuggling plot: Report
Kwek Kee Seng sentenced to 30 months in prison and fined $63K for facilitating gas oil shipments to the DPRK
April 9, 2026
Chinese foreign minister to visit North Korea from Thursday
Neither side has announced agenda for Wang Yi’s visit, which comes a month before Trump’s planned trip to China
April 8, 2026
Russia says new road bridge to North Korea set to open this summer
Announcement comes after transport ministers held talks on expanding rail, aviation and maritime links
April 6, 2026
