Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China, India and Thailand largest precious metal traders with N. Korea: UN Comtrade
PRC's trade in precious metals amounted to a quarter of a billion dollars since 2006
High hopes: Five N. Korean cities that could boom after unification
From Rason to Kaesong, these towns could play a major role in a unified Korea
Despite suspension reports, N. Korean gasoline imports increase in June
North Korean tanker fleet went quiet later in the month
A non-Kim junta: a rarely discussed scenario for the future of N. Korea
Could a coup depose the Paektu bloodline - and keep the DPRK intact?
Kim Jong Un’s June appearances: cruise missiles, but more belt-tightening ahead
Leaders' speech to the Korean Children’s Union says continued hardship is necessary if the country is to defend the revolution
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea
Ask a North Korean: How common is abortion in North Korea?
"Lack of knowledge about birth control means that many women suffer from unplanned pregnancies"
N. Korean iron exports for first five months of 2017 exceed whole of 2016: data
Other designated minerals and metals taper off, however
A brief history of North Korean laborers in Russia
For many workers, a trip abroad has been a blessing, not a punishment
