Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
China and North Korea’s economic future
If China’s economic fortunes are set for a downturn, where does that leave its dependent?
N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January
Kim regime continually attentive to economic matters alongside fourth nuclear test
North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015
While some exports fell, coal shipments increased to the highest levels ever recorded
North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy
KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy
Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
Tourist area opposite Dandong built in six months, seems to be powered at night
North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China
Experts are sceptical China's trade figures tell the whole story, no indications of supply issues in North Korea
For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual
Chinese border town has gradually but noticeably grown into a hub North Korean business activity
Unification no solution to S. Korea’s population problems
Experts value N. Korea’s younger population, but say expense, training gaps offset boons
North Korea improving electricity grid – local media
Improvements include burning less heavy fuel oil in Pyongyang thermal plant, more renewables
How the market system works in N.Korea and is sustainable
There’s plenty of motive for profit to go around – and little to buck the trend