Business
Information related to the North Korea business sector
Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues
The story of a North Korea-backed rebellion in Sri Lanka
DPRK backing for an ultra-leftist insurgency in 1971 ended in the expulsion of their diplomats
North Korean bank offering prize lottery for VIP customers: brochure
Jinmyong Joint Bank also providing domestic tours for clients with big savings
Blacklisted DPRK bank running company selling, producing precious metals
Chosun Credit Investment Company run by Office 39-linked Korea Daesong Bank
The Hoeryong model: how a sleepy N. Korean town experienced an economic boom
The 1990s saw the border city become a hub of private enterprise - and many got rich
North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
90-day grace period could allow the trade to continue for now
North Korea advertises new “joint” bank at Pyongyang Trade Fair
Financial institution could be in breach of UN sanctions, shares addresses with known illicit entities
Center versus periphery: unpacking Beijing’s approach to sanctions
Reports that China is getting tough on Pyongyang miss the mark
Why it isn’t sanctions that hurt North Korean civilians
Pyongyang has more than enough wealth to feed the people - it just chooses not to
