Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
North Korea’s giant new beach resort empties out as short summer season ends
Satellite imagery shows slowdown in activity at Wonsan Kalma after hosting domestic group tours for just 7 weeks
North Korea betrays its economic contradictions with grain control and IP laws
At SPA, Kim Jong Un seeks to both assert control and foster growth, while projecting confidence ahead of Party Congress
Kim Jong Un says he lost control of top hospital project, leading to delays
Ahead of opening, DPRK leader says officials used Pyongyang General Hospital construction for personal gain and ‘fame'
Seoul should push to revive North Korea tourism projects: Unification minister
Chung Dong-young’s proposal comes as the DPRK shuns all inter-Korean ties and dismantles ROK tourism assets
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
North Korea taking apart $38M South Korean government tower in Kaesong
ROK-built Support Center at Kaesong Industrial Complex was damaged when DPRK blew up building next door in 2020
Ukraine envoy says talks with North Korea must address support for Russia’s war
In exclusive interview, Ambassador Dmytro Ponomarenko urges Seoul to provide arms to counter DPRK-Russia military ties
North Korea set for strong fall harvest after plentiful summer rains: FAO
UN agency reports limited damage from localized flooding, while warning of less favorable conditions for winter crops
Kim Jong Un demands army fight ‘rural backwardness’ while inspecting hospital
State media reports construction site visit to international but not domestic readers, hinting at slow progress
