Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery
Worker camp appears near unopened resort as hundreds of homes demolished, suggesting resumption of work or new project
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles
North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years
Kim Jong Un attends ceremony for next stage of five-year housing project, even as previously built apartments sit empty
North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
Russian tourists recently given sneak peak of Wonsan Kalma, while state media has started promoting east coast resort
What North Korea’s official budget reveals about its spending priorities in 2024
DPRK figures only capture portion of economy but show large investments in science and little in regional development
North Korea sold illegal gambling sites to South Korean criminals: NIS
China-based company allegedly raised billions of dollars for DPRK regime’s slush fund despite sanctions restrictions