Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Plenum leadership reshuffles preview Kim Jong Un’s priorities for new year
North Korean leader named close confidants for economic roles, while absences hinted at policy changes for Trump return
Beyond Russia: The overlooked developments set to define North Korea in 2025
Economic troubles could increase pressure on regime, while selective reopening is redefining ties with outside world
North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects site and touts ‘political stability’ as foreign tourist draw amid South Korea’s impeachment crisis
Kim Jong Un opens scallop farm to bring ‘riches’ to nuclear submarine town
North Korean leader also calls for transition from ocean fishing to aquaculture amid push to develop rural areas
North Korean defectors report highest-ever life satisfaction in 2024: Survey
But ROK government also finds rising unemployment among female escapees, underscoring persistent economic challenges
Seoul sanctions North Korean IT workers for raising illicit funds for nukes
New designations target 15 individuals and DPRK firm for earning foreign currency through remote work
Kim Jong Un makes frank speech about nation’s poverty at small factory opening
North Korean leader vows to fix ‘backward’ economy and declares flood recovery project complete in two speeches
Surge in textile imports drives up North Korea-China trade in November
Official data also reveals China sent wide variety of sanctioned goods, while DRPK brought in more food ahead of winter
North Korea steals $1.34B in cryptocurrency in 2024 in biggest year ever: Report
Haul represents 60% of all virtual assents stolen worldwide as DPRK hackers expand efforts to finance weapons programs
US sanctions UAE-based Chinese nationals over North Korean crypto laundering
Two men and their front company designated for converting stolen cryptocurrency to cash to fund DPRK weapons programs
