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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Can the spark of capitalism in N.Korea catch fire?
Capitalistic entrepreneurship needs infrastructure – sorely lacking in the North – to take off
Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests
Many struggle with prices, pressure but deals with China’s giant Wanda Group, others suggest security in diversity
More Russian-owned oil tankers head to North Korea
DPRK tanker fleets remains very active despite losing one member to sanctions
China’s position on North Korea hasn’t changed
Despite sanctions support Beijing’s long-term interests dictate a soft approach
Vets for no pets? What N.Koreans do with sick animals
Shortage of doctors – of all sorts – means different approach must be taken to treating animals
North Korean tourism facing tough year
Chinese tourist arrivals see decline following international sanctions and increased pressure from Seoul
Call 311: What the new money laundering designation means for N.Korea
So-called ‘nuclear option’ of sanctions makes life more difficult, but won’t kill their trading
N.Korean snacks: The good, the bland and the prettily packaged
We asked defectors, S.Koreans what they think of North-produced snacks; the answers may surprise you
Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile
Current protests and opposition in North Korea occur in a more tolerant environment
The carrot does not work on North Korea
No 'free' trade can happen as long as Kim Jong Un's coterie insist on exploiting the proceedings