I analyzed high-resolution satellite imagery of Paekam county, in North Korea’s Ryanggang province, and found that a hydroelectric dam has flooded part of a...
North Korea-China joint ventures are shifting in focus, with Pyongyang moving beyond simply attracting Chinese capital and equipment to absorb Chinese production methods and...
North Korea revised its criminal procedure law in 2022 and again in 2025. The changes shortened detention and investigation periods. They also required defense...
North Korean authorities have launched sweeping inspections of bank loan practices in 2026. The goal is to root out possible collusion between banks and...
Chinese investors visiting North Korea are increasingly favoring a phased approach to their investments. They weigh profitability at each stage before committing more capital....
North Korea has restarted state-led smuggling along its border with China. But vehicle smugglers say a sudden fee hike has brought their business to...
A local Chinese government has unveiled concrete plans to expand economic cooperation with North Korea, including a two-way distribution network for raw materials and...
A sweeping corruption investigation has reportedly been launched in Sariwon, North Hwanghae province, targeting donju, North Korea’s class of wealthy private entrepreneurs, and the...
