Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year
Several North Korean tankers return to service
Though activity still low when compared to recent years
Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms
Domestic efforts to liberalize the economy should be encouraged, not punished
North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban
What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
Sprint-finishing the end of its prohibited programs makes good strategic sense for North Korea
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline
Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
Value of reported shipments significantly lower than those listed in a Justice Department filing
North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
Though the trade should stop on September 5
