Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Jeju’s ‘Vitamin C diplomacy’ revives a dormant model of North Korea engagement
South Korean island’s aid shipment offers a template for other provinces, but may yet face resistance from Pyongyang
Jeju’s aid shipment to North Korea puts a shadowy broker back in the spotlight
Despite a string of controversies, Ri Ho Nam has been at the heart of inter-Korean business deals for decades
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes
Why North Korea’s currency is hemorrhaging value at unprecedented levels
Exchange rate has soared on the back of trade rebound and wage hikes, potentially squeezing citizens with higher costs
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
Kim Jong Un renews vow for ‘radical’ improvement to rural living conditions
North Korean leader spotlights ‘20x10’ rural development push in visit to Sinuiju greenhouse farm
North Korea’s spring drought had only limited impact on crops, data suggests
Satellite data reveals lower soil moisture but strong vegetation growth, pointing to improved irrigation methods
North Korea imports $4M worth of Russian rye wheat flour through April: Data
Russia reports the DPRK has been the fourth-largest buyer of the grain product this year
