Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea breaks silence on Japan’s Takaichi, slamming her as a warmonger
An in-depth analysis of commentary on Tokyo’s ‘right-wing’ shift, Pyongyang’s fall trade fair and orphan volunteers
October 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects new hospital at center of plans for health care reform
North Korean leader says Kangdong facility should be model for country, criticizes ‘backwardness’ in medical training
October 31, 2025
Working for the man: How North Korea exerts absolute control over laborers
Text of new Labor Management Act reveals how authorities mobilize workers and keep them from flocking to markets
October 27, 2025
Remco Breuker: How North Korea built illicit networks that outlasted sanctions
Historian traces Pyongyang’s far-reaching financial and labor schemes and warns world has lost vital tools to track them
October 23, 2025
Major construction starts at North Korean guesthouse for visiting world leaders
Satellite imagery shows sprawling new worker camp near Kumsusan State Guesthouse as Kim Jong Un ramps up diplomacy
October 22, 2025
North Korea set for another bumper harvest after strong summer crop growth
NK Pro analysis points to steady improvements in crop health, likely thanks to good weather rather than party policies
October 21, 2025
Russia says it will help North Korea modernize outdated power plants
But Moscow subsequently retracts announcement, possibly reflecting political sensitivities ahead of Putin-Trump talks
October 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
October 20, 2025
Where North Korea-China ties are headed after a flurry of high-level diplomacy
Beijing appears intent to reassert influence to offset Moscow, but symbolism is likely to trump substantive cooperation
October 17, 2025
Seoul to revive foundation in charge of suspended inter-Korean industrial park
Move comes as Lee administration looks to restart economic projects with North Korea despite it showing no interest
October 15, 2025
