Business
Information related to the North Korea business sector
The life of a N.Korean 1-percenter
Despite its relative poverty, the North has rich people – and we mean really rich
Russian imports of N. Korean products continue to fall
Value of DRPK exports to Russia ten times lower than two years ago
Papers please: N. Korean ships fare poorly on inspections
Over 10% of inspected ships detained, though distribution of inspections is inconsistent
S. Korea plans investment for Rajin-Khasan project
Despite unclear profitability, Seoul wants to expand its role in trilateral project - local media
Chinese experts: Sanctions on North Korea don’t work
Economic cooperation, diplomatic pressure considered more effective for breaking deadlock, survey reveals
Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good
Official willingness to take bribes and ignore regulations has saved lives, but may present obstacles for reform
The plot to smuggle 100 kg of ‘N. Korean’ meth into America
The larger-than-life attempt to bring (allegedly) DPRK-made drugs into the U.S. and what it tells us about N.Korea’s links to the international drug trade
N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
Updated regulations aimed at foreign investors working in the DPRK's special economic zones
Misconception North Korea: The missing shades of gray
Seven former and current residents of Pyongyang discuss the most common misconceptions about life in North Korea
Where does North Korea buy its hyenas?
North Korea ups imports of live animals; Pyongyang's upgraded zoo likely destination
