Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Why North Korean women have little to celebrate this Women’s Day
Crackdowns on outside info and efforts to address low birthrate show how the regime uses women as tools of the state
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Satellite imagery shows start of construction on foundation for long-delayed vehicle bridge over Tumen River
North Korea closes border city to tourism, less than three weeks after reopening
Abrupt reversal on travel to Rason raises questions about broader resumption of foreign tourism to DPRK post-pandemic
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
North Korea, Kursk strike deal on boosting ties as DPRK troops fight in region
Chambers of commerce for Pyongyang and Russian region repelling Ukraine incursion agree to expand economic cooperation
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment
North Korean fishermen hidden on Chinese trawlers in Indian Ocean for years: NGO
New report reveals DPRK exploits maritime domain to earn revenue from North Korean fishermen forced to labor
North Korean cybercriminals linked to largest-ever cryptocurrency heist
Blockchain intel firm tied DPRK actors to $1.5B theft from Bybit exchange with expert noting attack’s ‘sophistication’
OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes
Workers used AI tools to make job applications and online personas as well as to complete tasks when they landed jobs
