Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why North Korea may be on the brink of another deadly ‘Arduous March’ famine
Sanctions, flooding, COVID-19 and other 2020 conditions look eerily similar to what caused the devastating 1990s famine
September 4, 2020
Red wine and champagne, anyone? North Korea touts its domestically-made booze
Growing North Korean interest in domestically made wines could be linked to sanctions hurdles to foreign imports
September 4, 2020
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
September 3, 2020
North Korea in Aug. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Aug. 1, 2020 to Aug. 31, 2020
September 2, 2020
Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash
August 31, 2020
Why 2020 is Kim Jong Un’s most challenging year yet
Sanctions, border closures, COVID-19 and terrible weather are all snowballing into serious problems for the DPRK
August 31, 2020
North Korean insurance company data quietly signals economic recovery
Data from five insurance firms all show big improvement to performance, with one even reversing a bad downturn
August 28, 2020
North Korean hackers are turning emails into real-life ATM cash withdrawals
Operation FastCash 2.0 may be combining North Korea-linked hackers and real-world gangs to collect money for the DPRK
August 27, 2020
Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea
The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply
August 26, 2020
What North Korea’s abruptly announced five-year plan means for the economy
The last five-year economic plan was suddenly abandoned in 2020, but the DPRK now pledges to draw up a new one
August 21, 2020
