Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Month in review: a new NK Pro feature
An analytic look at the main developments of the July 17-August 17 period
Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies
Ban on Chinese tourists reportedly still in effect ahead of September 9 holiday, however
Kim Jong Un reprimands country’s health sector for “hibernating,” lax management
DPRK leader also reported to have criticized officials for not providing "party and policy guidance"
North Korean vessel activity once again limited to Dalian
But vessels registered in different jurisdictions with ties to DPRK go much further afield
What McDonald’s can teach us about the North Korean economy
There are some unlikely parallels between the Golden Arches and the DPRK's nascent private sector
Wonsan-Kalma resort construction deadline extended by six months: KCNA
Marquee tourism project to be completed by October 10 next year, Kim Jong Un says
New U.S. Treasury sanctions on North Korea “destructive”: Moscow
Russian foreign ministry says new sanctions will only "undermine progress"
North Korean trade deficit with China continues in June
PRC exported goods worth USD$204 million to the DPRK last month, figures show
In August 15 speech, Moon says inter-Korean cooperation will bring “true liberation”
ROK President says North-South economic initiatives could raise USD$150 billion over next 30 years
Russian fuel shipments to North Korea fell sharply in May: ITC
A recent report fuels doubts on the accuracy of the official numbers, however