North Korea News » Kangwon News North Korea » Kangwon » Economy: As North Korea’s Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever
North Korea's economy is booming but North Koreans see few benefits. Kim Jong Un is the big winner and is taking credit for growth that Russia and China have facilitated.
News North Korea » Kangwon » Economy: North Korea tightens control over vehicle use, expands road traffic law
North Korea expands road traffic law to 124 articles, banning commercial vehicle use and tightening control over citizen mobility.
News North Korea » Kangwon » Economy: North Korea's economy grew 3.5% last year as China, Russia drew closer, Seoul says
North Korea's economy grew 3.5% in 2025, fulled by growing trade with Russia and China, for a third consecutive year of growth exceeding 3%, according to estimates by South Korea's central bank ...
News North Korea » Kangwon » Economy: The world’s most surprising economic success story is North Korea
After more than 100 visits to North Korea, Rowan Beard had come to expect long waits for a taxi under the Kim Jong Un regime. But on a recent visit to Pyongyang—his first in years—a vehicle arrived ...
News North Korea » Kangwon » Economy: Kang Kon destroyer flexes North Korea’s blue-water ambitions
North Korea's commissioning of the Kang Kon signals that its naval modernization is moving beyond fleet renewal toward a broader effort to reshape ...