Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
DPRK-China trade inches up in July, but experts say normalization still far off
Overall trade volume remains a fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite jump in exports to PRC
August 19, 2021
North Korea and China carry out cross-border construction at oil pipeline
Repairs to the Dandong-Sinuiju pipeline may be underway, or a new pipeline may be taking shape
August 19, 2021
Pyongyang or bust: DPRK tourism and the pandemic – NKNews Podcast Ep. 196
North Korea tourism professionals discuss the nature of the industry and its future after COVID-19
August 17, 2021
Amid food crisis, North Korea promotes elite homes with too much to eat
Children should never skip breakfast and stop using computers and phones late into the night, state TV says
August 12, 2021
Why North Korea’s cybercrime could kill prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough
Cryptocurrency theft has become a lifeline for Pyongyang's broken economy that could quickly derail future negotiations
August 11, 2021
North Korea ignores some areas, favors others in latest flood recovery efforts
No signs of aid in northeast province as satellite imagery shows homes, roads and bridges destroyed
August 9, 2021
North Korea maintains it’s COVID-free as it prepares vaccine supply chains
Authorities say they tested additional 674 people as DPRK continues to warn of protracted pandemic and antivirus curbs
August 9, 2021
Over 1,000 homes destroyed from flooding this week, North Korean media says
State TV airs images of inundated fields and broken bridges as Pyongyang warns of more extreme weather over the weekend
August 5, 2021
Mexico angles to improve ties with DPRK four years after expelling diplomat
Unlikely friendship, tested by nuclear development, gives Mexico a foothold in Asia and North Korea an economic partner
August 5, 2021
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
August 3, 2021
