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Information related to the North Korea business sector
Promises, pitfalls on the North Korea-China border
Border between long-time allies sees plenty of trade, despite shortcomings caused by mutual distrust
North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service
Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity
Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea
Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners
North Korea’s markets: A brief history of crackdowns and tolerance
Technically illegal, occasionally persecuted – yet underground economic activity constitutes a huge share of GDP
Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea
New building will contain largest department store in Pyongyang, source says
Is coffee popular in North Korea?
Coffee was once a luxury item in the capital Pyongyang – and even rarer everywhere else in the country
Over the border: What Dandong means to N. Korea
‘Unremarkable’ Chinese city holds historical and present-day significance for its neighbors
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months
From pilgrimage to profit: N. Korea’s search for tourism revenue
Opening of new terminal at Sunan airport a new step in tourism infrastructure – but will tourists come?
Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa
Owners had defaulted on mortgage payments, crew only recently able to go back to North Korea
