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Information related to the North Korea economic sector
What to expect at North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress, from nukes to US ties
Kim Jong Un likely to consolidate military gains rather than break new ground, doubling down on Russia and anti-ROK line
February 18, 2026
Puppies and PC games: Kim Jong Un promotes ‘modern’ living at housing ceremony
North Korean leader claims victory in 5-year project to build over 50K homes across capital’s new skyscraper streets
February 17, 2026
How the Party Congress became North Korea’s biggest political event
A look back show how the Ninth Congress could announce policies, purge officials, herald a successor and more
February 17, 2026
Russia says it exported beer, tobacco to North Korea for first time in 2025
Pork shipments also rose sixfold to $3.6 million last year in the latest sign of growing economic ties
February 12, 2026
Why the US blocked humanitarian aid to North Korea, then reversed course
Approval of sanctions exemptions reportedly came after Seoul appealed to US, though potential impact remains uncertain
February 11, 2026
North Korean skyscraper project appears set to open before Party Congress
Satellite imagery suggests work winding down on 5-year, 50K-home development, as prep for next phase begins
February 10, 2026
North Korea goes into a holding pattern ahead of the Party Congress
A recap of everything in state media this week, from groundbreaking ceremonies to prepping Kim Jong Il’s birthday bash
February 6, 2026
Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change
At new dairy farm opening, North Korean leader lays out regime’s failures and his plans to provide meat and milk
February 3, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026
February 3, 2026
North Korean insurance data suggests private car boom was years in the making
DPRK insurers report sharp increase in auto insurance premiums in 2024, as largest state firm solidifies dominance
February 2, 2026
