Business
Information related to the North Korea business sector
Vessels in South Korea linked to older North Korean smuggling networks
Two vessels suspected of smuggling on behalf of the DPRK have been in South Korea for months
Russian oil shipments to North Korea valued at $3.3 million in April
Figures notably higher than reported shipments from Beijing
China reports first gasoline shipment to North Korea since 2017
Though the exported amount was negligible, valued only $35,000 dollars for the month of April
Beer and business in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.77
Daniel Tudor discusses markets, maekju, and the two Koreas
Russian Far East governor says region plans to import apples from North Korea
Two sides also exchanging delegations soon to explore tourism boost: Primorye gov. Kozhemyako
Pyongyang’s Spring Trade Fair: Emerging trends and developments
In-depth analysis of spring trade fair shows trending areas in DPRK economy, weak sanctions implementation
N. Korean agency launches project management app for workers, economic officials
"Field Worker’s Companion" assists with everything from budgeting to management, state media says
China’s crude oil exports to North Korea: what the data shows
Figures made available to the PoE shows that crude shipments were on a par with historical equivalents
North Korea upgrades Sonbong port facilities near Rason
Updated satellite imagery shows new construction along the port's waterfront over the last three years
The Wonsan-Kumgang zone in comparative perspective: Rason, past and present
While overly-ambitious, the Rason project offers some important lessons for future DPRK SEZs