Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Most hotels still unfinished at North Korea’s new beach resort despite opening
Only 6 of 17 luxury hotels at Wonsan Kalma appear ready to accept visitors in blow to wider foreign tourism reopening
July 3, 2025
North Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2025
July 2, 2025
DOJ announces sweeping crackdown on North Koreans working for over 100 US firms
US indicts DPRK workers and arrests American in coordinated actions to cut off funding for Pyongyang’s weapons program
July 1, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s grand arrival at big beach resort used yacht handed down from dad
NK Pro analysis shows North Korean leader sailed to Wonsan Kalma aboard No. 999 yacht in effort to enhance royal image
July 1, 2025
North Korea starts new construction at Mount Paektu in bid to attract tourists
New work at Samjiyon Airport comes after Kim Jong Un ordered project near mountain on China border
June 27, 2025
Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties
Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging
June 27, 2025
North Korea opens giant Wonsan Kalma beach resort for 20K tourists
Kim Jong Un calls for opening ‘new era’ of tourism at ceremony over 7 years after construction started
June 26, 2025
How unsustainable wildlife trade threatens North Korea’s biodiversity
Wild animals and plants serve as a valuable resource, but even official trade involves protected species
June 25, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony
June 23, 2025
North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue
June 20, 2025
