Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Chinese zinc imports in February could breach UN sanctions
Chinese zinc imports increased nearly ten-fold over the previous month, customs data shows
China’s February imports of North Korean coal worth $97 million: KITA
Volumes decreased again compared to January, and were just half of last year's record imports
New 30+ floor buildings next to major Pyongyang square suggest regulations changing
New tower blocks appearing as close as 100m from capital's Kim Il Sung square
Who owns North Korea’s businesses?
While enterprises are owned by the state, private entrepreneurs usually run the show
UN website says China’s February coal imports lower than previous month
Figures cast doubt on Beijing's claims that traders had approached a UN quota
North Korean diesel, gasoline imports plummet in January
The North's fuel imports often show high volatility, however
Park “Gone”-hye: The pendulum in Seoul swings left
South Korea’s likely next leader wants to rebuild bridges to Pyongyang
China continues importing sanctioned North Korean commodities in 2017
Zinc, copper and silver imports down on December statistics, while iron imports increase
Chinese company agrees to import North Korean hydrocarbon gas
A notice from Dandong inspection authority announces deal with the DPRK's Pongwha oil refinery
Why North Korea’s repressive system may help, not hinder, economic growth
The DPRK's system of controls and surveillance could be engendering trust between businessmen
