Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat
July 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns
Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative
July 14, 2025
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming
July 10, 2025
US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs
Designations mark first North Korea-related OFAC sanctions under Trump administration, target DPRK-linked cybercriminal
July 9, 2025
North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report
Rice, maize crops benefitted from ‘well-distributed’ rains, but below-average precipitation could harm key growth stages
July 9, 2025
Pyongyang pushes ahead on border checkpoint construction as Russian side lags
Foundations laid and structures rising in DPRK but no construction signs on Russian side as Kremlin replaces key figure
July 8, 2025
North Korea to welcome foreign businesspersons to fall trade fair: Tour agency
Despite cancellation of visitors’ visas for spring edition, fair to go ahead but with hefty cost and ban on influencers
July 7, 2025
Mitsuhiro Mimura: The secret to North Korea’s economic resilience
Japanese expert talks Pyongyang’s growing ties with China and Russia and his insights from over 35 trips to the DPRK
July 3, 2025
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
