Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
What’s brewing: How to make and drink your own beer in N.Korea
Drinking is very popular in the North, so much so that strong alcohol is treated like a 'soft drink'
More North Korean government, industrial sites add solar
DPRK media claims other large scale facilities switching to solar power - expert doubts figures
November: N. Korean regime shows leadership stability, emphasizes fishing
Kim moves away from purges as regime stabilizes, prioritizes economics for “people’s well-being"
U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
Easing Iranian oil sanctions could see more exports or re-exports from China: Congressional report
Despite reported ban, N. Korean seafood exports continue
Imports of cereals also fell again in October, with North Korea importing 70% less that in 2014
Without more flights, North Korea tourism industry will stagnate
Possible Shanghai-to-Pyongyang flights a godsend in face of potential stagnation
Russia, North Korea will sign electric power deal
Government decree says agreement will look to upgrade DPRK power stations, infrastructure
China-N.Korea border bustling and evolving: Expert
Researcher says Chinese perspective on defector crime, unrest should be considered
Coming of age in North Korea
Second in a two-part series on the life cycle of a North Korean, from school to sepulcher
North Korea: Stuck in the past or poised for the future?
Experience shows that working with the North works; coercive demands do not