Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons
North Korean wig exports hold strong despite overall decline in trade with China
Expert says slump in bilateral exchange in first two months of 2024 likely due to downturn in Chinese economy
North Korea’s trade with China slumps in first two months on fall in imports
Overall trade falls from $257M in December to just $120M in February, but DPRK’s exports more than double on year
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
Why North Korea finally embraced 4G mobile networks, years after rest of world
Experts say growing consumer demand likely drove change but that regime’s paranoia will ensure it remains a step behind
North Korea starts building factories in 13 more areas for rural development
DPRK finishes breaking ground in 20 cities and counties, while hinting party will directly oversee 20x10 initiative
US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime
Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions
North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push
Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities
Shoddy construction raises questions about Kim Jong Un’s new ‘rural revolution’
Five-year-old apartments already deteriorating in town where North Korea launched new project, state media reveals
