Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
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
Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula
Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK
Maximum pressure? How UNSCR 2371 will impact North Korea’s economy
For the new measures to have serious bite, they will have to be implemented and enforced like never before
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures
Building socialism: N. Korea’s construction boom and shaky private enterprise
Far from the propaganda set pieces of Pyongyang, a market for property investment is thriving