Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Kim Jong Un pushes for ‘full-scale’ economic development across North Korea
DPRK leader orders city and county leaders to improve the local economy and increase political discipline
North Korea adopts ‘import disinfection’ law to boost trade amid pandemic
New laws on social security and east coast land development also passed by Supreme People’s Assembly
North Korea in Feb. 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2021
North Korea replaces iconic newspaper stands with interactive touchscreen
North Koreans can now digitally read news as they wait for the train at one metro station in Pyongyang
Timeline: From Washington’s foreign policy moves to South Korea’s leaky border
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Feb. 1 - Feb. 28
North Korea’s economy is in a state of catastrophe, but the issue is decades-old
New data shows that the DPRK’s economic stagnation started much earlier than researchers previously thought
North Korean ships return to sea after a quiet COVID-19 winter
At least eight DPRK-flagged ships were active in Feb. 2021, as well as suspicious foreign-flagged ships
After months of delays, Kim Jong Un’s premier hospital could soon open up
A workers’ base camp was recently removed from Pyongyang General Hospital-related construction grounds
North Korea appoints foreign trade specialist as ambassador to China
Ri Ryong Nam's appointment hints at greater economic exchange between North Korea and China, experts say
North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
A draft U.N. report suggests that North Korean ships are disguising themselves with greater sophistication
