Construction and Development Trends in North Korea

This report contains relevant articles of North Korean publication media (Labor newspaper, Democratic Joseon, Joseon Shinbo) to understand the trend of construction infrastructure in North Korea analyzed by facility type (traffic logistics, factories, etc.), stages (plan, construction, completion) and region which are aggregated by quarter. This reviews major North Korean academic papers and South Korean media published at the same time and summarizes trends and implications.

  • 2024 North Korean Construction Development Trend 3/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s Global &North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korea Construction and Development Trends’ two times a year (July and February) to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.

    is published using articles from newspapers published in North Korea and other countries. Related articles are analyzed by type, stage, and region and compiled semiannually. Major academic papers from North Korea and South Korean media articles are also used as reference for publication.


     - The Second half of 2024



    Chapter 1. Issue Review

    1. Prospects for the ROK-US Relations in the Trump's 2nd Term

    2. Assessment and Prospects of the 11th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea

    3. The Status and Comprehensive Assessment of Housing Contruction in Pyongyang During the Kim Jong-un Era


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trends

    1.  Current Status of <> in 2024

    2. Housing Construction Status in the Second Half of 2024

    3. Trends in Smart Construction and Technological Development of Building Mateirals in North Korea

    4. 2024 National Budget Execution Results and 2024 National Budget Plan

    5. Flood Damage and Recovery Status in North Pyongan Province and Jagang Province


    Chapter 3. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure type analysis

    2. Major construction and development trends by type

    3. Distribution status by type of facilities by region


    Chapter 4. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of major trends and implications

    2. Summary and implications of trend analysis by type 

    3. Comprehensive Implications for the Second Half of 2024

      


    Appendix

    1. Survey Summary

    2. Original Articles for analysis

  • 2024 North Korean Construction Development Trend 1/2

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korea Construction and Development Trends’ two times a year (July and January) to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.

    is published using articles from newspapers published in North Korea and other countries. Related articles are analyzed by type, stage, and region and compiled semiannually. Major academic papers from North Korea and South Korean media articles are also used as reference for publication.


     - The first half of 2024



    Chapter 1. Issue Review

    1. North Korea's Economy: Recovering Gently After Triple Trouble

    2. Construction trends and evaluation of North Korea's industrial production facilities

    3. Comparison and Evaluation of Pyongyang Housing Construction


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trends

    1. 2023 National Budget Execution Results and 2024 National Budget Plan

    2. Housing Construction Status in the First Half of 2024

    3. Current status of construction materials production base and Construction technology development trends

    4. Major national policies: <>

    5. Comprehensive revision of the Housing Management Act

    6. Completion of Gangdong Jonghab Onsil(Integrated Greenhouse)


    Chapter 3. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure type analysis

    2. Major construction and development trends by type

    3. Distribution status by type of facilities by region


    Chapter 4. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of major trends and implications

    2. Summary and implications of trend analysis by type 

    3. Comprehensive Implications for the First Half of 2024

      


    Appendix

    1. Survey Summary

    2. Original Articles for analysis

    3. Key articles on construction materials in the first half of 2024

  • 2023 North Korean Construction Development Trend 4/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the  ‘North Korean Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) 

    to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.

    Related articles from North Korean media (「Rhodong-Shinmoon」 and so on) are analyzed by facility type, stage, and region, and are aggregated and analyzed quarterly, 

    and trends and implications are summarized by reviewing domestic and foreign media published at the same time.

    Please refer to it in your work. 


     - Q4 2023 -


    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends


    1. 3rd Year Evaluation and 4th Year Plan of the Five-year National Economic Development Plan(The Construction and Development Sectors)

    2. Residential Construction Projects in Q4 2023


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis


    1. Infrastructure Type Analysis

    2. Major Construction and Development Trends by Type

    3. Distribution Status by Type of Facilities by Region


    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications


    1. Summary of Major Trends and Implications

    2. Summary and Implications of Trend Analysis by Type    


    Appendix


    Ⅰ. Survey Summary

    Ⅱ. Q4 2023 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2023 North Korean Construction Development Trend 3/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the  ‘North Korean Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) 

    to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.

    Related articles from North Korean media (「Rhodong-Shinmoon」,「Minjoo Chosun」 and 「Chosun Shinbo」) are analyzed by facility type, stage, and region, and are aggregated and analyzed quarterly, 

    and trends and implications are summarized by reviewing domestic and foreign media published at the same time.

    Please refer to it in your work. 


     - Q3 2023 -



    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends


    1. First Half Performance of 12 Key Projects

    2. Residential Construction Projects in Q3 2023

    3. Supporting the Construction of Rural Houses in Yanggang Province


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis


    1. Infrastructure Type Analysis

    2. Major Construction and Development Trends by Type

    3. Distribution Status by Type of Facilities by Region


    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications


    1. Summary of Major Trends and Implications

    2. Summary and Implications of Trend Analysis by Type    



    Appendix


    Ⅰ. Survey Summary

    Ⅱ. Q3 2023 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2023 North Korean Construction Development Trend 2/4

    2023 North Korean Construction Development Trend 2/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the  ‘North Korean Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) 

    to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.

    However, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, major journals and magazines to be published in North Korea were difficult to access, 

    and only media including 「Rhodong-Shinmoon」,「Minjoo Chosun」 and 「Chosun Shinbo」 were analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.




     - Q2 2023 -




    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends


    1. Recent Trends in Housing Construction in North Korea

    2. The First-Half Performance of North Pyeongan for North Korea's 8th Party Congress Resolutions

    3. Trends in the Application of Latest Technology in the Construction of Pyongyang Street


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis


    1. Infrastructure Type Analysis

    2. Major Construction and Development Trends by Type

    3. Distribution Status by Type of Facilities by Region


    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications


    1. Summary of Major Trends and Implications

    2. Summary and Implications of Trend Analysis by Type    



    Appendix


    Ⅰ. Survey Summary

    Ⅱ. Q2 2023 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2023 North Korean Construction Development Trend 1/4

    Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korean Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) and an Annual Report to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.


    However, in the first quarter of 2023, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, democratic shipbuilding was difficult to access, and only 「Rhodong-Shinmoon」 and 「Chosun Shinbo」 were analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.


     - Q1 2023 -


    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends

    1. 2022 National Budget Execution Settlement and 2023 National Budget Plan

    2. Characteristics of 12 Important Targets for Improvement of People's Life and Their Expected Directions

    3. The Review of the Project to build a house in Hwaseong and Seopo Districts according to the plan of 50,000 Households in Pyongyang


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure Type Analysis

    2. Major Construction and Development Trends by Type

    3. Distribution Status by Type of Facilities by Region


    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of Major Trends and Implications

    2. Summary and Implications of Trend Analysis by Type    


    Appendix

    Ⅰ. Survey Summary

    Ⅱ. Q1 2023 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2022 North Korea Construction Development Comprehensive report

    Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korean Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) and an Annual Report to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.


    However, in 2022, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, democratic shipbuilding was difficult to access, and only 「Rhodong-Shinmoon」 and 「Chosun Shinbo」 were analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.


     * The Annual Report will be integrated with ‘North Korea Land and Housing Review’, which has been published by Land & Housing Research Institute.


    - 2022 Overall -


    PART 1. Issue Review

    1. The situation on the Korean Peninsula and the reunification and North Korea policies of the Yoon administration

    2. Evaluation and Prospects of the Results of the 6th Plenary Session of the 8th Central Committee of the Rodong Party of North Korea


    PART 2. Construction & Development Focus

    1. North Korea's Regional Development, A New National Development Model?

    2. Current Status and Characteristics of Urban Living Facilities Project in North Korea(2016-2022)

    3. North Korea's Major Cities Review: Dancheon


    PART 3. Annual Trends for 2022

    1. Synthesis and major projects

  • 2022 North Korea Construction Development Trend 4/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korea Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.


    However, in the fourth quarter of 2022, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, democratic shipbuilding was difficult to access, and only 「Rhodong-Shinmoon」 and 「Chosun Shinbo」 were analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.


     - Q4 2022 -


    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends

    1. 2nd Year Evaluation and 3rd Year Plan of the Five-year National Economic Development Plan(The Construction and Development Sectors)

    2. Status of Rural Community Housing Project in 2022

    3. Completion of Ryeonpo Vegetable Greenhouse Farm ant its Implications

    4. Major Construction Achievements in 2022


    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure type analysis

    2. Major construction and development trends by type

    3. Distribution status by type of facilities by region


    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of major trends and implications

    2. Summary and implications of trend analysis by type    


    Appendix

    Ⅰ. Survey Summary

    Ⅱ. Q4 2022 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2022 North Korea Construction Development Trend 3/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korea Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.


    However, in the third quarter of 2022, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, democratic shipbuilding was difficult to access, and only Rhodong-Shinmoon」 and Chosun Shinbo」 were analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.

     

    - Q3 2022 

     

    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends

    1. Empowerment for Regional Capacity Building of Rural Housing Projects

    2. Blueprint of Grand Canal Project for Connecting East Sea-West Sea

    3. Meaning of Completion of the Eo-rang-cheon Power Plant

    4. Achievements and Implications of the 40th anniversary of the Baekdusan Architecture Institute

     

    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure type analysis

    2. Major construction and development trends by type

    3. Distribution status by type of facilities by region

     

    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of major trends and implications

    2. Summary and implications of trend analysis by type

     

    Appendix

    . Survey Summary

    . Q3 2022 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

  • 2022 North Korea Construction Development Trend 2/4

    LH Land & Housing Research Institute’s North Korean Research Center publishes the ‘North Korea Construction and Development Trends’ four times a year (April, July, October and January) to identify trends in North Korea's construction infrastructure.


    However, in the second quarter of 2022, as North Korea blocked its borders under the influence of covid-19, democratic shipbuilding was difficult to access, and only Rhodong-Shinmoonand Chosun Shinbowere analyzed and issued. Please refer to the work.

     

    - Q2 2022

     

    Chapter 1. Construction and Development Trends

    1. Construction Characteristics and Implications of Gyeonroo-dong and Songhwa Street Housing Area in Pyongyang

          2. Scientificization of Agricultural Technology to Improve Agricultural Productivity in North Korea

          3. Remodeling and Modernization of Local Industrial Factories & Regional-centered resource supply

    4. Supply of Construction Materials and Innovation in cement production

     

    Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trend Analysis

    1. Infrastructure type analysis

    2. Major construction and development trends by type

    3. Distribution status by type of facilities by region

     

    Chapter 3. Comprehension and Implications

    1. Summary of major trends and implications

    2. Summary and implications of trend analysis by type

     

    Appendix

    . Survey Summary

    . Q2 2022 North Korea's Construction and Development Trends

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