Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
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
“Being in North Korea”: teaching business in the world’s last Stalinist state
A new book details the trials and tribulations of on-the-ground engagement in the DPRK
July 15, 2020
North Korean TV spotlights small city’s development, omits major ongoing project
New apartment blocks, factory improvements in Huichon touted a week after city said to be experiencing “problems”
July 15, 2020
Dandong-North Korea trade: blessed with location, plagued by inefficiency
Obsolete payment systems and logistical issues are among the problems hindering the Chinese city's trade with the DPRK
July 15, 2020
Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
In addition to 25,000 tonne food aid shipment, majority of goods related to construction, medicine
July 3, 2020
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30
July 2, 2020
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts
July 2, 2020
