Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean coal, iron exports increase again in June
Latest data shows continued resistance to new UN sanctions regime
200 day battle propaganda present across N.Korea
Exclusive photos show the campaign emphasizing work safety, renovation and speed
UN convention against organized crime: The farce of N.Korean participation
The difference between the Kim dynasty and the Godfather family is merely one of scale
North Korea hopes to make $5.5 million from carbon credit scheme
Six hydro and two natural gas plants planned as part of emission reductions scheme
Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang
24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters
Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties
3-km bridge has become a gigantic, costly symbol for decline in relations between N.Korea and China
North Korea trying to improve coal freight reliability
DPRK attempting to use new technology and training but needs to overcome deeper structural problems
Why a North Korean Deng Xiaoping should not be expected
North Korean economy developing slowly, sweeping reforms unlikely needed for continuation of trend
A developmental dictatorship (with North Korean characteristics)
The Byungjin line’s chances of succeeding are not impossible – just really unlikely