Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China seen banning non-sanctioned trade with North Korea
Merchants expect lifting of sanctions soon; Chinese businessmen discuss renting Kaesong facilites
Sanctions and North Korea, the world’s worst economy
Nicholas Eberstadt on new DPRK sanctions, Kaesong and how North Korea's economy is the worst in the 'known universe'
Sanctions and North Korea, the world’s worst economy
Nicholas Eberstadt on new DPRK sanctions, Kaesong and how North Korea's economy is the worst in the
Sanctions on North Korea: Unexpected benefits possible
Sanctions won’t force Pyongyang from nuclear, missile programs, but possibly to better outcome
Impact of sanctions on N.Korea already palpable – aid worker
UK-based humanitarian activist says China holding up necessary equipment as food status worsens
North Korea propaganda pushes preparations ahead of Congress
N.Koreans using graph systems and countdown to keep track of preparations, production for congress
Who works in North Korea’s private sector?
Not everyone in private enterprise gets rich, or even has basic legal protections
Chinese money talks in North Korea
There is a huge amount of yuan in the North, which Beijing may use this to its advantage one day
N.Korea talks 70-day battle’s end with Seventh Congress ahead
Foreign resident living in Pyongyang says countdown can be seen in many locations
What good is North Korea’s subway system?
Opulent, palatial subway system has few stops, but at least it doubles as a bomb shelter