Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
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
North Korean trade in sanctioned goods continues with China
Despite UN resolution, coal, gold and kerosene transactions still occurring
Ethnic Koreans in China not bound to N.Korea
Younger generation in Yanbian Autonomous Region well aware of South Korean wave
Is there a better way to repel Chinese fishing boats?
There was a time when Seoul and Pyongyang cooperated to repel Chinese fishing boats
N.Korean sanctions and ‘loyalty’ work
Sanctions have unexpected effects as the regime makes up for lost cash through slave labor
Trade in North Korean gold, coal and iron to China continues in April
Gold ore could constitute a breach of sanctions, while coal and iron are so far unaffected
