From Recovery to Development: North Korea’s New Five-Year Economic Plan
According to South Korea’s Bank of Korea (BOK), North Korea’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew …
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Economy
Examining developments and trends in North Korea’s economy, economic infrastructure, and political institutions.
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall
This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …
Mobilizing Domestic Resources Under Sanctions: Solar Energy and Model Enterprises
This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North …
The Logistics of Funding North Korean E-Wallets
Smartphone-based e-payment systems appear to be growing quickly in Pyongyang. Several competing …