Business
Information related to the North Korea business sector
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
Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair
Cranes could be adapted for transporting or loading missiles, analysts suggest
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro
How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy
In the 90s, ships meant to police the maritime border became centers of private enterprise
What UNSCR 2375 means for North Korea’s joint ventures
Differing perspectives on what constitutes a permissible JV will likely sandbag deliberations
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years
