Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China opens new customs office along border with North Korea
The Changbaishan Customs Office will handle the only Sino-DPRK land passage at Shuangmu Peak land port
August 21, 2020
North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says
Plenum meeting reveals details ahead of Eighth Congress in Jan. 2021, where a new five-year economic plan will emerge
August 19, 2020
North Korea is giving more power to farmers, but not without helping the elite
Major agricultural reforms aim to inspire farmers to produce more food, but not without age-old command and control
August 19, 2020
Why insurance companies might be stuck paying ransoms to North Korean hackers
North Korean hackers make ransoms cheaper than backup and restoration costs, making it likely companies will pay up
August 18, 2020
North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’
Significant foreign and domestic policy announcements expected at ruling party Plenary Meeting on Aug. 19
August 17, 2020
Who’s writing the rules of the North Korean economy?
A newly-obtained document detailing 2014 economic reforms reveals the government’s role in economic regulation
August 17, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea remain stable in June, medicine value rises
Staple items such as flour, oil, sugar and fuel decreased slightly while medicines made a big jump in volume and value
August 13, 2020
UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures
The "majority" of coal gets transferred from Chongjin, Nampho and Taean ports to Chinese waters and buyers, report says
August 6, 2020
Photos: Shops, restaurants and Sinuiju port – a view from Dandong in July
Despite sanctions and the COVID-19 global pandemic, North Korea's imprint on Dandong was easy to see in July 2020
August 5, 2020
Timeline: From multiple Kim Jong Un appearances to defector ‘suspected’ of COVID
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31
August 4, 2020
