Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean cybercriminals linked to largest-ever cryptocurrency heist
Blockchain intel firm tied DPRK actors to $1.5B theft from Bybit exchange with expert noting attack’s ‘sophistication’
February 24, 2025
OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes
Workers used AI tools to make job applications and online personas as well as to complete tasks when they landed jobs
February 24, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows
Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development
February 19, 2025
Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia
Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants
February 17, 2025
Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project
February 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway
February 14, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
February 13, 2025
Western tour companies enter North Korea for first time since pandemic
Koryo Tours and Young Pioneer Tours staff crossed border into Rason, raising hopes for full reopening to tourists
February 13, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges
February 12, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country
February 11, 2025
