Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Russian businessman appears to play key role in North Korean labor schemes
NK News finds man behind joint factory has actively promoted use of DPRK workers to fill Russia’s shortages
April 2, 2026
North Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to March 31, 2026
April 2, 2026
Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang
March 27, 2026
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said
March 25, 2026
US soldier, two accomplices sentenced for aiding North Korean IT schemes
DOJ says defendants gave ‘keys to the kingdom’ to DPRK workers, helping them raise raise $1.3M for weapons programs
March 23, 2026
North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas
DPRK’s request to Far East export center suggests it is feeling the pinch of Iran war oil shocks
March 20, 2026
‘Confident’ North Korea bolstering military threats with allies’ support: US
Ukraine war deployments, cybercrime and renewed China ties have all strengthened Pyongyang’s position, intel report says
March 19, 2026
North Korean trade with China dips in first two months of 2026
Bilateral exchanges register on-year growth in January and February but fall from record high in December
March 18, 2026
North Korean hackers linked to theft from crypto gift card service
Bitrefill says DPRK actors drained online wallets and accessed 18,500 records containing customers’ personal data
March 18, 2026
Kim Jong Un votes at a coal mine in election for rubber-stamp parliament
North Korean leader’s choice of where to vote sends message about support for industry as he promotes five-year plan
March 16, 2026
