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Information related to companies trading in and out of North Korea
Coal, ships and steel: New Hong Kong company flouts DPRK sanctions, report says
Firm’s murky origins and alleged dealings fit the bill of Pyongyang’s usual cast of overseas collaborators
February 22, 2022
North Korean news agency switches to ‘Juche’ years in website redesign
KCNA drops Gregorian calendar from website in a move one expert said may be related to upcoming Kim Il Sung holiday
February 22, 2022
How North Korea’s rock-bottom credit rating hampers major development plans
North Korea must take reforms more seriously to capitalize on high financial literacy in the country, experts say
February 22, 2022
What’s in it for the working man? Why North Koreans show up for low-wage jobs
State-assigned jobs rarely pay a livable salary, but there are other benefits for reporting to one’s workplace
February 16, 2022
North Korean spy ran hotels, casinos and travel agency in Cambodia: UN report
Expert says Cambodia has been a ‘gold mine’ for North Korean operatives looking to set up shop
February 15, 2022
The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom
Recent missile tests underscore the importance of North Korea's procurement and proliferation networks in China
Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?
The DPRK’s socialist system results in little brand awareness, but certain companies and products still stand out
North Korea tried to buy luxury cars ahead of food crisis last year: Report
New UN draft report documents effort to procure four top-of-the-line SUVs last year despite strict COVID border controls
February 9, 2022
The price is right: How North Korea has sought to rein in market forces
Recent DPRK research points to tighter regulations, likely to prevent price wars and manage competition between firms
February 8, 2022
Nigerian firm wades into murky legal waters with North Korean insurance policy
Experts say Kaztec Engineering’s $50 million ship insurance from the DPRK likely violated UN sanctions regime
January 31, 2022
