Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Chinese reported fuel exports to North Korea just USD$8 million in 2018: ITC
The number is the lowest in the nearly 20-year reporting period
Satellite imagery shows ships laden with coal in North Korea ahead of Hanoi summit
UN resolutions currently prohibit member states from importing DPRK-made coal
Pivot to Beijing? Kim Jong Un’s play for economic stability after Hanoi
Fresh from failure in Vietnam, the North Korean leader can take comfort in warming Sino-DPRK ties
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says
Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA
Amid a U.S.-DPRK summit, delegation also visited Agriculture Science Institute
South Korea to discuss KIC, Mt. Kumgang reopening with U.S., says President Moon
In March 1 speech, ROK leader promises "peace-driven economy" on peninsula
On the eve of a landmark summit, a Vietnamese oil tanker arrived in North Korea
Ships owned by UN-sanctioned entities also recently visited Vietnam
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory
With the leader away on business, some N. Korean officials refrain from drinking
Sources previously observed similar trend during Kim Jong Un's January visit to China
Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo
Secretary of State reiterates goal of "reducing threat" from DPRK's nukes
