Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
As Chinese tourism to North Korea soars, local operators feel the strain
Sources report growing pressure on DPRK's limited infrastructure, overcrowding at popular attractions
Why a lack of adequate infrastructure may stifle Kim Jong Un’s tourism ambitions
Failure to develop adequate wastewater management systems could derail the DPRK's long-term plans
Two more China-dominated trade fairs kick off in Pyongyang this week
Exhibitions in Green Building Materials and Furniture, Sci-Tech Health and Sports opened on Monday
Strengthening state control, North Korea partially scraps foreign trade reforms
Recent revisions to Foreign Trade Act point to a rollback of key planks in the Kim Jong Un-era reform agenda
South Korea proposes face-to-face meetings with North over Mount Kumgang issue
"Unilateral action" by the DPRK against ROK-owned property may harm relations, MOU says
How North Korea’s devastating famine subverted the rigid “songbun” system
Many were able to use their foreign connections to start illegal, but profitable, cross-border businesses
Air Koryo goes to Wuhan, Jinan service back on semi-regular basis
Flight schedule shows an increasingly busy timetable for Air Koryo
Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties
Baku set to open 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit with leaders of North Korean allies in attendance
North Korea planning new international tourism zone at Mt. Kumgang, South says
Pyongyang has asked that South Korean-owned assets be removed from the resort "on an agreed date": MOU
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however
