Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays
Ahead of opening, DPRK leader says officials used Pyongyang General Hospital construction for personal gain and ‘fame'
September 24, 2025
Seoul should push to revive North Korea tourism projects: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young’s proposal comes as the DPRK shuns all inter-Korean ties and dismantles ROK tourism assets
September 23, 2025
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
September 19, 2025
North Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong
ROK-built Support Center at Kaesong Industrial Complex was damaged when DPRK blew up building next door in 2020
September 18, 2025
Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war
In exclusive interview, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko urges Seoul to provide arms to counter DPRK-Russia military ties
September 17, 2025
North Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAO
UN agency reports limited damage from localized flooding, while warning of less favorable conditions for winter crops
September 16, 2025
Kim Jong Un demands army fight ‘rural backwardness’ while inspecting hospital
State media reports construction site visit to international but not domestic readers, hinting at slow progress
September 15, 2025
Machinery of Juche: How Japanese tech catalyzed North Korean industry
Despite professed self-reliance, the DPRK looked to its former colonizer to scale up industries critical for military
September 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s much-hyped show of unity with Xi and Putin masks deep divides
Ties between North Korea, China and Russia are defined by distrust, providing a shaky foundation for a trilateral axis
September 11, 2025
Cooperation with North Korea can expand South’s economy: Ruling party leader
Democratic Party’s Jung Chung-rae proposes ‘livelihood unification’ to create jobs, despite DPRK’s rejection of ties
September 9, 2025
