North Korea’s new soil pollution law
Excerpt of North Korea’s Soil Pollution Prevention Act. / Photo: Daily NK North Korea passed a sweeping law…
South Korean company POSCO gains access to RIGI to produce lithium in Argentina
This Friday, July 31, 2026, the Argentine Government approved the adherence to the Incentive Regime for Large Investments…
North Koreans flock to mines to beat heat
Rodong Sinmun, the ruling Workers’ Party’s official newspaper, reported on July 5 that workers at the 2.8 Jikdong…
Catamarca to Introduce a QR Code Monitoring System to Enhance Road Safety Along Routes to the Puna Mining Region
Travel to mining projects in Catamarca’s Puna region will be supported by a new preventive monitoring system following…
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall
This article is from the fourth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North’s quarterly product, North Korea Briefing, that…
POSCO drives value for battery metal juniors
POSCO forges ahead on long-term, low-cost supplies that aren’t Chinese New triple-core business structure fuels national and economic…
Why North Korea is emphasizing coal
Rodong Sinmun, the ruling Workers’ Party’s official newspaper, reported on July 5 that workers at the 2.8 Jikdong…
North Korea coal town plan sparks hope
A view of the Chonsong Youth Coal Mine, which is managed by the Sunchon Area Youth Coal Mine…
Phased investment rises in North Korea
A vehicle crosses the Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, also known as the Yalu River Bridge, traveling from Sinuiju, North…
Korea’s Bitplanet to Put $10M in Bitcoin Mining in Oman, Paraguay
South Korea’s Bitplanet plans to launch Bitcoin mining operations in Oman and Paraguay as it tries to build…
Chinese investors tour mines despite sanctions
Hundreds of Chinese investors visited North Korea in June 2026 to inspect major mining facilities, with interest focused…
Will Cliffs’ partnership with POSCO help the Range? | Local
It’s hoped that a partnership of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., and steelmaker POSCO, will help laid-off Iron Range steelworkers and…