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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Touring North Korea part 4: Barriers to growth of the industry
For now the barriers to market expansion are significant, coming on nearly every side imaginable
The Ramen regime: A seven day diet in North Korea
"Ramen was actually seen as a diet food by people in my region of North Korea"
Trade with Liaoning near N. Korea generated $1.2 billion so far in 2016
Chinese customs data also shows that North Korea moves more coal by sea than overland
Touring North Korea part 3: Pros and cons of the industry
Despite tourism's potentially transformative role, state remains in firm control
Why North Korean tour operators are optimistic about growth
Chinese numbers to DPRK are dropping significantly, but Western operators remain optimistic
North Korean coal, iron exports increase again in June
Latest data shows continued resistance to new UN sanctions regime
Touring North Korea part 2: How business and finance works
A look at the technicalities of tour agency business activity
Touring North Korea part 1: The lay of the land
Tourist numbers, operators, and how to visit the DPRK
Russian company makes North Korean workers its selling point
Vladivostok company leverages local reputation with a slick website and social media accounts
Dandong launches visa-free half-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju
Dandong residents enjoy a special summer promotion of just 50 yuan ($7.50) until the end of September
