Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage
State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals
August 14, 2023
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years
August 11, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
August 10, 2023
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production
August 9, 2023
North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development
August 7, 2023
Surveillance state: How intensified Chinese border security hurts North Koreans
Imagery reveals vast security network along border that has made it harder for people to flee and smuggle food
August 4, 2023
Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest
Satellite imagery shows demolition and laying of foundations for major project inside North Korean leader’s compound
August 3, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
August 3, 2023
Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
Experts say sharp uptick in first half points to growing food shortages but warn little could reach those most in need
August 2, 2023
North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South
July 31, 2023
