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

infrastructure.

<North Korea Construction Development Trends> 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 2026

Chapter 1. Issue Analysis

1. The Impact of North Korea's Improving External Economic Conditions on Its Economy and Inter-Korean Relations

2. Achievements and Challenges of the National Economic Development Plans of the 8th and 9th Congresses of the Workers' Party of Korea: Focusing on the Construction Sector

Chapter 2. Construction and Development Trends

1. 2026 State Budget Plan

2. Status of Local Industry Factory Construction under the 2026 Regional Development 20×10 Policy

3. Status of Dwelling Housing Construction in Q1?Q2 2026

4. Overview of North Korea's Construction Industry and Trends in the Power Industry

5. Status of Tourist Site Development for Improving the Welfare and Living Standards of Domestic Residents

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 2026

Appendix

1. Survey Summary

2. Original Articles for analysis