April 25, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
NK PRO

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show

Months' long delays in prime area could be due to impact of sanctions on private investors

Central Pyongyang high-rises remain in unfinished state, photos show
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 27, 2018
Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
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Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates

Construction on long-delayed project stepped up on both sides of border

Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2018
How the North is run: the Ministry of Railroads
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How the North is run: the Ministry of Railroads

One of the DPRK's largest govt departments, managing the country's transport infrastructure is complex

How the North is run: the Ministry of Railroads
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy June 27, 2018
How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles

Leaked documents further reveal bureaucratic obstacles to aid work

How NGOs in North Korea continue to face major sanctions-related hurdles
Justin Rohrlich
Justin Rohrlich June 26, 2018
Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”

Differences of opinion remain between two sides over scheduling and time frame for project, however

Two Koreas agree to connect and modernize railways “at a high level”
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 26, 2018
North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
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North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May

But more detailed figures from China's customs agency still not available

North Korea continues huge trade deficit with China in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 25, 2018
How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
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How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors

Building trust will require compromises, but potential solutions available

How N. Korea can fix its credibility problem with international investors
Peter Ward
Peter Ward June 25, 2018
Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25
Podcast

Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25

Ambreen Mustafa of the Pakistan embassy in Pyongyang shares her daily life as a foreign diplomat

Live from Pyongyang, it’s… daily life! – NKNews Podcast ep.25
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 25, 2018
Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June

Huge spike in Chinese tourism to North Korea in wake of summit meetings

Chinese tourism to North Korea ‘increased dramatically’ in June
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2018
Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
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Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea

Shipments total nearly USD$1 million in value since January: ITC

Turkey continues to report fuel, kerosene exports to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 22, 2018