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SEOUL--Once a North Korean experiment in limited capitalism, the Rason Special Economic Zone appears to be the epicenter of the isolated country’s growing cooperation with Russia, experts say, ...
News North Korea » Rason » Economy: Assessing North Korea’s New Economic Five-Year Plan
In this photo provided by North Korean state media, Kim Jong Un gives a speech at the concluding session of the Ninth Party Congress, Feb. 24, 2026. Credit: KCNA North Korea’s Ninth Party Congress ...
News North Korea » Rason » Economy: Why China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade.
News North Korea » Rason » Economy: What is Happening to North Korea’s Jangmadang Free Markets?
For decades, the black market economy has been a lifeline for North Korean citizens. It enabled them to trade goods and services in ways that both ensured their survival while offering some a chance ...
News North Korea » Rason » Economy: North Koreans entering Russia surge to 13,000, suggests labor deal amid Ukraine war
The number of North Koreas entering Russia in 2024 rose nearly 12 times from the previous year to top 13,000, according to recent data, possibly reflecting a surge in laborers dispatched overseas to ...