Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month
Expert says trendline appears normal despite slight on-year decline in Q1, suggesting exchanges could still grow in 2024
Kim Jong Un debuts new song praising himself at grand opening of housing project
Bombastic ceremony for 10K-home street in capital comes amid efforts to boost North Korean leader’s personality cult
Russian firm restarts coal project in North Korea after over 4-year suspension
Activity at Rason could aim to resume coal transshipment as two countries engage in alleged arms trade at adjacent piers
Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties
Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says
Book review: Photos that aim to show real North Korea behind nuclear posturing
‘Picturing the DPRK’ offers a sympathetic look at DPRK life but sometimes omits context needed to understand country
Study ranks North Korea seventh greatest cyber threat out of all countries
But expert questions index’s reliance on opinions over data, arguing it underestimates cyber dangers from DPRK
North Korea appears to start work on major tidal power station on west coast
Construction in Haeju Bay may be for long-planned tidal plant that Kim Jong Un said could help solve power shortages
Ask a North Korean: What are working hours like in the DPRK?
The state frames labor as a form of war and gives workers little rest, wringing out everything it can from citizens
Kim Jong Un reveals expansive plans for new apartments and offices in Pyongyang
North Korean leader inspects second-stage 10K home project nearing deadline, while showing scale of next stages
Kim Jong Un adds Cadillac SUV to growing luxury car collection
North Korean leader appears to obtain new vehicles after warning nation to expect increasing economic challenges