April 29, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong

Trip was first by an ROK delegation since site's closure in 2016

Following visit, South Korean delegation says renovation needed at Kaesong
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 8, 2018
North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand

North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand

"Blue Sky" device reportedly made its debut at last month's Pyongyang International Trade Fair

North Korean electronics corporation launches new smartphone brand
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 7, 2018
Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project

Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project

Railway aiming to connect new fishing hub completed at the end of May

Satellite imagery reveals scale of North Korean “marine rail” project
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 7, 2018
Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
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Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea

If accurate, shipments must also be reported to the UN

Turkey, South Africa report fuel shipments to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2018
Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation

Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation

Subcontractor being asked to examine means to protect ROK investments from seizure by Pyongyang

Seoul to fund research into revising laws on inter-Korean economic cooperation
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji June 6, 2018
Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea

Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea

Any future cash for Pyongyang must come with serious strings attached

Why unconditional economic aid won’t change – or help – North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 6, 2018
N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
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N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days

Visit sees a recent uptick in DPRK vessel activity continue

N. Korean ship returns to Chinese coal port for second time in six days
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 5, 2018
Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Flights between DPRK and Chinese capital to restart following a six-month hiatus

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2018
Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
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Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border

Satellite imagery reveals multiple developments in Tumangang within past 18 months

Despite stricter sanctions, signs of overland oil trade on DPRK-Russian border
In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
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In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development

Messages encourage North Koreans to take part in the five-year economic growth plan

In photos: N. Korean propaganda continues to emphasize economic development
Tia Han June 4, 2018