Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
How North Korea’s Kim rulers manage elites to guarantee regime survival
Edward Goldring and Peter Ward discuss the tools autocrats use to consolidate power during leadership transitions
North Korea officially starts work on next warship under plan to transform navy
Construction on new destroyer on west coast comes after Kim Jong Un vowed to build two more warships in 2026
North Korea bought water skis, video games from China ahead of resort opening
Trade data shows hundreds of thousands in leisure imports, while human hair and fabrics again drive exchange
North Korea reveals look of new ‘international airport’ on Chinese border
Samjiyon airport and train station project are part of Kim Jong Un’s plans to ‘revitalize international tourism’
North Korea now operating three semiconductor plants, ROK minister nominee says
Chung Dongyoung reveals existence of two new factories, while stating DPRK may be developing own version of ChatGPT
Kim Jong Un’s $7M yacht on display in Lavrov visit despite poor cover-up attempt
State media attempts to obscure that meeting took place on foreign-made Princess vessel by showing footage of older boat
Kim Jong Un calls on military to carry out ‘steady development’ of coastal towns
Leader praises troops’ loyalty as construction nears completion on showcase fishing village under 20x10 initiative
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming
US sanctions North Korean, Russian actors over IT worker scheme funding WMDs
Designations mark first North Korea-related OFAC sanctions under Trump administration, target DPRK-linked cybercriminal
North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report
Rice, maize crops benefitted from ‘well-distributed’ rains, but below-average precipitation could harm key growth stages
