Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s five-year strategy set outlandish targets for economic growth
Officials aimed for 79% growth in some sectors, but the country’s own data shows it fell far short of this goal
July 23, 2021
Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown
New high-resolution satellite imagery reveals the changing shape of Pyongyang
July 23, 2021
Overtaxed cell network and shoddy construction pose risks in North Korea
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
July 21, 2021
North Korea-linked firm offering expanded range of radio hardware online
Glocom Corp’s website offerings have increased in 2021 despite U.N. sanctions pressure
July 21, 2021
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
July 20, 2021
How North Korea’s poor infrastructure could compound devastation in a disaster
Problems in water supply, food security, health care and agriculture could complicate future humanitarian operations
July 19, 2021
North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears
State media says farmers in the country facing ‘unparalleled hardship and difficulties’
July 19, 2021
North Korean documents suggest economy worse off than previously known
DPRK’s Five-year Economic Strategy suggests country never fully recovered from ‘90s collapse, population has declined
July 15, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces
Rich and famous lifestyles feature prominently in music videos as state pushes ideological purity campaign
July 14, 2021
Changes to North Korea’s military leadership on display during mausoleum visit
Kim Jong Un’s visit to Kumsusan last week showcased changes suggesting military’s role in 'grave' COVID-19 incident
July 12, 2021
