Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why North Korea is shunning Chinese tourists who used to be cash cow for regime
DPRK has only allowed Russian tours to date, a trend experts say bodes poorly for tourism industry and broader reopening
July 10, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical
July 8, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers
July 4, 2024
Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine
DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam
July 4, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours new weapons factory with party plenum attendees
Focus on military as first act after major party meeting emphasizes importance of arms development
July 3, 2024
North Koreans’ lives are ‘difficult’ but improving, Kim Jong Un says at plenum
State media report on four-day retreat focuses on ideological and economic problems, makes no mention of foreign policy
July 2, 2024
North Korea begins major party plenum with Kim Jong Un presiding over meeting
While DPRK is yet to reveal agenda, focus likely on reviewing economic goals and could include talks on Russia summit
June 29, 2024
With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open
June 25, 2024
