Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year
June 15, 2021
Price spike: Shampoo now selling for $200 in Pyongyang, bananas for $45
Imported items selling for up to 10 times higher than normal, raising fears of disrupted supply chains
June 15, 2021
FULL TEXT: North Korea’s Workers’ Party rule book
New revisions may provide hints at the direction Kim Jong Un is taking the country
June 14, 2021
North Korea’s electricity exports to China jump amid reported domestic shortages
North Korean power exports to China thought to have low impact on nationwide grid, but local areas could be impacted
June 11, 2021
Expert roundup: Is North Korea trying to look ‘normal’ through new Party rules?
Experts weigh in on meaning of first secretary position, views on unification and erasure of Kim family names
June 11, 2021
Everything you need to know about North Korea’s new Party rules
NK Pro has reviewed and translated sections of primary documents
June 10, 2021
Why new housing in Pyongyang is a survival strategy for Kim Jong Un
The DPRK may not return to negotiations so long as Kim feels he can project strength through adversity at home
June 10, 2021
Kim Jong Un promises economic ‘stabilization’ at meeting of party officials
North Korean leader reportedly led "consultative meeting" with top central, provincial officials ahead of party plenum
June 7, 2021
Kim Jong Un reappears at politburo meeting, calls ‘urgent’ party event next week
North Korean leadership must urgently meet to resolve numerous issues the country faces in the pandemic era, Kim says
June 4, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
