Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Post-unification, a drab future for North(ern) Koreans
Northerners will confront outdated skill sets, diminished social statuses in after regime collapse
Let them eat rice: North Korea’s public distribution system
‘90s-era collapse of the Communist Bloc left a void, filled by markets and PDS nostalgia
North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid
A large grid map in Pyongyang shows the DPRK's current grid, but also appears to include future projects
North Korea’s ‘aspirational’ electricity grid
A large grid map in Pyongyang shows the DPRK's current grid, but also appears to include future projects
North Korean food imports down again in August
Despite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years
Pyongyang prioritizes party anniversary, economic projects in October
N. Korean leadership emphasizes role of ruling party around anniversary, pushes science and tech
Why North Korea is so corrupt, and why that may be good
Official willingness to take bribes and ignore regulations has saved lives, but may present obstacles for reform
N. Korea issues updates on SEZ taxes
Updated regulations aimed at foreign investors working in the DPRK's special economic zones
N. Korean leadership focuses on economic affairs in September
Pyongyang regime prioritizes domestic governance and management in wake of Rason flood
North Korea exporting 35 percent more food to China
Pyongyang regime prioritizes domestic governance and management in wake of Rason flood
