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Information related to the North Korea business sector
North Koreans in the countryside may soon drink up a new domestic beer
A new North Korean beer called Tumangang sheds light on a Rason trade zone factory’s growth
December 4, 2020
North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2020
December 3, 2020
Despite diplomatic dry spell, Seoul pitches North Korea on new, pricey projects
Experts say the proposal is not timely or feasible, and that Seoul should first restore its relations with Pyongyang
November 23, 2020
North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources
A new decree was adopted in a rarely-publicized meeting of top Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) officials
November 5, 2020
Pro-North Korea newspaper in Japan monetizes website with paywall
Paywall system will limit reach of publication, but could spark sanctions concerns
November 4, 2020
North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020
November 3, 2020
North Korea introduces strict currency exchange restrictions for foreigners
New rules mean diplomats can only exchange $100 a day per person
October 29, 2020
Tourism firms cast doubt on claims that China-North Korea tours will resume soon
Tour agencies say officials in Beijing and Pyongyang deny PRC-DPRK tourism about to resume
October 27, 2020
North Korea opens medical equipment factory months after Kim Jong Un’s deadline
Kim Jong Un criticized construction quality during a visit to the Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory in Oct. 2019
October 5, 2020
North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020
October 2, 2020
