Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea touts new electric trolleybuses ahead of massive beach resort debut
New trolleybus depot in Wonsan is part of the city's revival of this more efficient mode of public transport
December 28, 2020
After suffering major blows, North Korea will reluctantly lean on China in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have accelerated North Korea’s crackdown on market activities
December 28, 2020
North Korea’s Party Congress, explained: Why all eyes are on Kim this January
The Eighth Party Congress is expected to make a major reveal in terms of DPRK politics, the economy and more
December 28, 2020
North Koreans earn just 4% of the average South Korean’s income, new report says
The average North Korean made less money in 2019 compared to a year prior, despite an improving economic growth rate
December 28, 2020
After a sluggish year, North Korean ships are expected to idle well into 2021
A look at the last year of DPRK ship movements reflect the country’s border shutdowns and decreased commercial activity
December 25, 2020
North Korea’s trade with China free falls in November, reaching new record lows
Chinese exports to the DPRK fell 41% from October, with potentially disastrous consequences for North Korea's economy
December 24, 2020
Compared to 2016, North Korea quiet ahead of upcoming Party Congress
Run-up to 2016 Party Congress saw a flurry of missile tests, provincial votes, foreign delegations and more
December 24, 2020
Nearly five years later, high rises near Kim Il Sung square are still unfinished
Recent ground-level photos show that central Pyongyang apartments remain incomplete
December 23, 2020
North Korea reveals controversial plans to redevelop Kumgang tourist area
Kim Jong Un called for the removal and replacement of South Korean facilities at the Kumgang tourist area in Oct. 2019
December 19, 2020
Blessing in disguise? Kim Jong Un is using COVID-19 to bolster his control
North Korea's virus prevention measures have given Pyongyang the pretext to clamp down on private market trade
December 15, 2020
