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Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un vows to accelerate development, slams ‘extreme negligence’
North Korean leader criticizes mismanagement of new factories, concluding review of party’s work at Ninth Congress
February 24, 2026
Kim Jong Un gives mic to top diplomat, local official on day 3 of Party Congress
North Korea appears to spotlight Russia ties and rural development, while promoting ‘new fighting strategy’ for future
February 22, 2026
North Korea hails ‘remarkable successes’ at day two of Party Congress
Kim Jong Un leads review of ‘great transformations’ over last five years, but state media provides few specifics
February 21, 2026
North Korea starts with Kim Jong Il’s birthday, and ends with a Party (Congress)
A recap of the week in state media, from housing projects and nuclear missiles to a once-in-5-years political meeting
February 20, 2026
Ukrainian national sentenced to prison for aiding North Korean IT workers
US says Oleksandr Didenko helped DPRK operatives infiltrate 40 companies, using identities stolen from Americans
February 20, 2026
North Korea opens Ninth Party Congress with optimistic message on economy
In speech on opening day, leader Kim Jong Un vows honest review of 'deep-rooted' problems among party members
February 20, 2026
Kim Jong Un vows to ‘open new service sectors’ at launch of construction project
North Korean leader also makes rare admission of overcrowded housing, kicking off mysterious fifth stage of Hwasong area
February 19, 2026
North Korean officials receive credentials ahead of Ninth Party Congress
Delegates signal the meeting laying out strategic direction for next five years is just days away
February 18, 2026
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
