Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea bars Western businesses from fall trade fair, reversing course again
Only Chinese and Russians will be able to join October event as DPRK continues to shun economic ties with Europe
September 8, 2025
Putin stresses importance of new border infrastructure linked to North Korea
Russian president calls for laying new power lines to town across from DPRK as part of efforts to modernize crossings
September 8, 2025
Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping’s first summit in six years heralds a revival of ties
Neglect of denuclearization and sanctions suggests China is willing to overlook DPRK nukes in favor of cooperation
September 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS
ROK spy agency says North Korean leader also wants to get Xi’s backing ahead of potential talks with US
September 2, 2025
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
September 2, 2025
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
South Korea’s central bank attributed 3.7% growth to state projects, manufacturing and closer cooperation with Russia
August 29, 2025
US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes
New designations part of coordinated actions with Seoul and Tokyo to curb DPRK activity in support of nuclear program
August 28, 2025
North Korean state media ignores flooding as Kim Jong Un visits fishing village
Satellite imagery reveals damage to homes and bridges from heavy rains even as Kim claims focus on living conditions
August 27, 2025
For North Korea, Trump’s summit silence on denuclearization speaks volumes
Pyongyang will likely welcome references to new US approach, while bristling at push to ‘modernize’ alliance with ROK
August 26, 2025
North Korea-China trade dips to $205M in July but remains far above 2024 levels
Both imports and exports see significant year-on-year growth in latest sign of improved commercial ties
August 18, 2025
