Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy
State media reports Kim Jong Un presided over first day of likely multiday plenum but makes no mention of speech
June 17, 2023
North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms
Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages
June 14, 2023
One step forward, two back: North Korea’s confounding new financial reforms
Reports suggest regional banks have more power than ever, even as state reigns in market mechanisms on national level
June 13, 2023
Web surfing a privilege of only North Korea’s most rarefied elite: Report
NGO says intrusive security measures mean few even know internet exists, calling access a basic human right
June 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult
June 12, 2023
Russia says it exported 1,300 tons of wheat flour to North Korea in May
Moscow has released regular updates on grain shipments this year, despite formerly suspending publication of trade data
June 12, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls
June 9, 2023
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push
June 5, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
June 2, 2023
