Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
What to make of the stunning collapse in value of North Korean won
Dramatic currency movements in DPRK raise concerns about financial crisis, likely due to state clampdown on use of forex
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
Andariel infiltrated 3 firms to deploy ransomware just weeks after US indictment targeted cyber group, researchers say
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia
North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks