Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Can the spark of capitalism in N.Korea catch fire?
Capitalistic entrepreneurship needs infrastructure – sorely lacking in the North – to take off
N.Korea and hacking the financial world
Regime has long had entry into the world-wide electronic financial transaction system
In May, Kim Jong Un focuses on economy after Party Congress
Kim’s activity emphasizes politics & economics, uncharacteristically eschews military affairs
The carrot does not work on North Korea
No 'free' trade can happen as long as Kim Jong Un's coterie insist on exploiting the proceedings
New N.Korean bank service offers up to 11% interest rates
Economists suggest new service may be representative of hyper inflation or even a scam
‘Owning’ a home in North Korea
Residency rights and restrictions on moving means one all but owns the place
Signs of economic bustle in N.Korea, but will it last?
Field notes from inside the country reveal successes, but also stresses and stalemates
North Korea balances threats with promises at the Seventh Congress
Five-year economic growth plan is only possible based on confidence in national economy
Little to be hopeful of after N.Korea’s Seventh Congress
Kim Jong Un doubles down, offers little sign his country will be more welcoming for investors
The highlights and hindrances of teaching N.Koreans entrepreneurship
Despite difficulties obtaining donor support, NGO trained record number of N.Koreans last year
