Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade
July 27, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent
While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products
July 27, 2020
North Korean insurance company data gives unprecedented peek into DPRK economy
National insurer is facing growing competition from new, small companies
July 24, 2020
Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
The Supreme Leader is now scapegoating others for failing to meet his latest hospital project's unrealistic deadlines
July 24, 2020
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
July 23, 2020
Tour operators believe North Korea won’t open until sometime in 2021
Practitioners from the travel industry speculate that the border could reopen sometime between 2021 and 2022
July 22, 2020
Kim Jong Un inspects new chicken farm construction, calls older ones ‘backwards’
Kwangchon Chicken Farm is only the second economic site to see a public visit from Kim this year
July 22, 2020
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
July 22, 2020
North Korean leader says major hospital project lacks budget, proper supplies
Visit to Pyongyang General Hospital marks Kim Jong Un’s first inspection since May 1
July 19, 2020
Why the COVID-19 crisis could actually benefit the North Korean economy
The benefits of growing U.S.-China tensions may outweigh the damage caused by the pandemic
July 17, 2020
