Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korean defection by the numbers
Most recent data show falling numbers, changing ratios and factors affection defection
N. Korean oil tankers movement indicates refinery, power plant presence
NK News ship tracker shows oil tankers visiting the facility, also visible on satellite imagery
Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
Chinese trade data indicate decrease in cereal imports when compared to same period in 2014
How private finance took hold in North Korea
Despite technical illegalities and potential for crime, underground money transfers work startlingly well
UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb
Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures
Gazprom exec says N.Korean gas pipeline unlikely
While economically interesting, political climate too unstable for serious consideration
Interview: Was the 2000 inter-Korean summit worth it?
Kim Dae-jung's right-hand man looks back on historic 2000 summit, which he considers a 'half-success'
North Korea’s new avenues for private trade
What do cars, boats and restaurants have in common? They’re how more Northerners are making money
Unofficial financial services emerging in North Korea: Experts
Experts say new 'money masters' leading to sudden economic change, but warn of investment risks
Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1
Bilateral imports, exports apparently down in first quarter 2015 despite cooperation
