Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Decoding North Korea: What 1,238 headlines reveal about the cult of Kim Jong Un
Analysis of Rodong Sinmun exposes effort to distance leader from economic problems, but credit him for political success
North Korean food prices show the country has not one economy, but three
Political controls inhibit integration across markets, with privileged Pyongyang more isolated from other cities
Singapore man wanted in US indicted for smuggling oil to North Korea
Kwek Kee Seng and accomplice face years in Singapore prison for allegedly facilitating shipments of gas oil in 2019
Next steps for North Korea: Where will the country be five years from now?
Most experts predict continued isolation and decline, while minority say Russia and China will prop up DPRK economy
Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects
Novosibirsk Oblast official cites ongoing labor shortages and implies workers could be sent to Russia-occupied Ukraine
Next steps for North Korea: Will the DPRK reopen its borders in 2024?
Survey finds most experts expect partial reopening for only allies or embassies, as hardliners push to maintain control
From Moscow to Pyongyang: A new Russia turns its back on North Korea
Collapse of the Soviet Union led to breakdown in political and trade ties, but this state of affairs would not last
Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
DPRK continues to import hair to make wigs, while purchasing millions in foodstuffs and selling raw materials
North Korean brewery debuts country’s first light beer, Taedonggang No. 8
Expert says low-calorie beverage from famous brewhouse could meet untapped demand for beer ‘without the guilt’
North Korea enjoys bumper harvest on back of good weather in 2023: Report
Seoul estimates crop output increased by 6%, potentially easing food insecurity after recent famine concerns
