Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean coal officials tour Chinese mining firm amid modernization drive
Visit to smart-mining company suggests Pyongyang seeks China’s help after making coal industry a top priority
FBI confirms North Korea behind record $6.36B Binance crypto heist
US authorities warn of further laundering after attackers used automated transfers to obscure stolen funds
November 2, 2026
North Korean actors steal $6.36B from Binance in largest crypto theft in history
Researchers find TraderTraitor behind record-breaking heist, which Binance traced to compromise of engineer’s laptop
October 30, 2026
Chinese agency claims it’s organizing youth tours to North Korea’s Wonsan resort
Promotional post states first tour set for Friday, though tourism insider expresses skepticism trips will take place
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
Investigators traced a complex network of Russian firms and DPRK entities using student visas to bring in workers
October 29, 2026
North Korean trade fair shows off foreign goods, but without foreign attendees
Locals appear to run booths for firms from across Asia, while a DPRK company is promoting a new foldable smartphone
October 28, 2026
Kim Jong Un’s surprise China visit and rising tensions at the DMZ
Jeongmin Kim explains Pyongyang’s diplomacy with Beijing, and the growing risk of clashes on the inter-Korean border
October 27, 2026
No summit, new bridge: What to make of Kim Jong Un’s unusual visit to Dandong
North Korean leader broke precedent by not meeting Xi, suggesting he increasingly needs China to achieve his goals
October 26, 2026
Chinese bus factory that Kim Jong Un visited has strong ties with North Korea
Huanghai vehicles have been rebranded in the DPRK before, and company appears to see new bridge as a lifeline
High-end Chinese EVs worth up to $152K spotted in North Korean capital
Appearance of 2025 models suggest more expensive EVs are making inroads amid a surge in private car ownership
