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Information related to the North Korea business sector
North-South migration, part 4: After 2011, the stream dries out again?
Mix of increased security, propaganda campaigns appear successful in sharply cutting defections
Subverted Engagement
"The engagers are a growing influence inside the Pyongyang-watching community, even though they are deeply compromised by their need to maintain access"
The rapidly developing world of North Korean real estate
Prices of homes have increased as much as dozens of times over in the past decade
Identified: East Pyongyang’s new shopping mall
The most visible sign of new Chinese investment since the ouster of Jang Song Thaek in late 2013
First look: North Korea’s Masikryong Ski Resort
Tour operators share initial impressions and observations from the Masik Ryong ski resort
Western ski companies distance themselves from North Korea
In many cases North Korea contacted ski companies directly, only to face rejection
Expert: Individual catalysts can help Pyongyang develop
Rapid Beijing- or Seoul-style rapid growth not realistic, carries side-effects
Expert: Engagement worth pursuing, but results are small
North Korea seeks engagement while undermining U.S.-Japan-S. Korea alliance, historian says
How economic reforms are changing N. Korea’s farming industry
New regulations have led to immediate 30% increase in output - source
