Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Mobile payments surpass cash in popularity in North Korean capital: Report
Pro-DPRK Choson Sinbo says ‘electronic wallet’ apps in wide use, which expert links to efforts to increase state control
August 11, 2025
Tornado Cash founder convicted over crypto tool tied to North Korean hackers
Roman Storm was sentenced to 5 years for unlicensed service but jury deadlocked on laundering, sanctions charges
August 7, 2025
North Korea replaces factory with cargo truck lot as China border trade expands
Satellite imagery shows old Hyesan Textile Factory torn down to make way for increasing cross-border traffic
August 7, 2025
Sea of North Korean greenhouses takes shape on China’s doorstep: Imagery
NK Pro analysis confirms Kim Jong Un’s claim that project is larger than last 3 major greenhouse farms combined
August 5, 2025
Remote Chinese city revives North Korea border bridge project to boost trade
New customs construction on Chinese side of Tumen bridge comes years after progress ground to halt
August 1, 2025
North Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025
August 1, 2025
How South Korea’s Lee Jae-myung could revive US-North Korea talks
Historian John Delury revisits the 2018-19 summitry and explores why another round of diplomacy won’t look the same
July 31, 2025
On the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year
Despite focus on Russia-DPRK ties, experts say signs of rapprochement underscore Pyongyang’s importance to Beijing
July 31, 2025
North Korean exporters of medical equipment register trademarks in Russia
Applications by two firms are the latest in a broader DPRK push to expand business in the neighboring market
July 30, 2025
Russian official gifts baby lion to Pyongyang zoo, artwork to Kim Jong Un
Ecology minister joins talks with North Korean counterparts on economic ties after launch of new commercial air route
July 29, 2025
