Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
The secret to success in North Korea? Workers’ Party membership
Joining the ruling WPK in North Korea is the surest, and in many cases only, path towards social mobility
November 11, 2021
North Korea promotes amateur golf scene amid severe economic downturn
Golfing is out of reach for many North Koreans, but money and connections can get one on the course, expert says
November 10, 2021
Cold hard cash? Currency coupons give North Korea options with money supply
Inability to print cash likely behind coupons, but they also provide a safeguard for post-pandemic currency devaluation
November 10, 2021
New proposal to relieve UN sanctions on North Korea: What do experts think?
Experts say proposal neglects DPRK’s weapons development, but some welcome suggestions on humanitarian aid and dialogue
November 5, 2021
North Korean coal: Sanctions and stranded assets
DPRK coal mines will have trouble making the kinds of profits they did in the 2010s even if the country fully reopens
November 5, 2021
Pandemic ‘paranoia’ in Pyongyang stalled warming ties with Beijing: Report
Restrictions on trade undermined diplomatic gains with China, according to US, but expert says relations are ‘stable’
November 5, 2021
Timeline: From North Korea’s new missile to South Korea’s first rocket
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from October 1 to October 31
November 3, 2021
North Korea in October 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021
November 3, 2021
A diplomat’s life: The ephemeral beauty of concrete Pyongyang
North Korean builders are highly skilled, but erratic leadership priorities and few materials make for an unsafe skyline
November 3, 2021
North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish
Pyongyang apartments for 10,000 residents ‘in final stage,’ state media reports, as year-end deadline nears
November 3, 2021
