Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea doubles cereal imports from China in July
Following reports of drought, imports at highest monthly levels in three years
North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month
But the DPRK's imports from China remain high
North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade
New sanctions target a burgeoning entrepreneurial class often independent from the state
Chinese exports of diesel to North Korea rose in July
Gasoline shipments fell sharply compared to the previous month, however
Crude proposal? A North Korean oil embargo, in theory and in practice
Petroleum politics have long been a staple of the sanction and pressure discussion
North Korean food imports climb in June: KITA
Increased imports of cereals and flours tally with reports of drought
China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however
North Korea’s economy is improving – but this may not save Kim Jong Un
History shows us that better standards of living could spell trouble for the DPRK leadership
How new lead, iron sanctions could cut $200 million from N. Korea’s trade revenue
KITA and UN figures lower than those presented by the U.S. Mission to the UN, however
North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
Tankers that normally visit China also go quiet, indicating possible supply issue
