Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro
North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
Continuing iron shipments could still be in breach of UN resolutions
How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy
In the 90s, ships meant to police the maritime border became centers of private enterprise
Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film
From the 1950s to the 1980s, DPRK cinema extolled the ideological benefits of hard work
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North
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