Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea-China February trade roundup
Most of DPRK's fuel, electronics, food imports down in February, lower exports revenues from coal continue
Mongolia keen to ship coal through North Korean port
Further details, including exemption of customs duties, to be announced at April meeting in Czech Republic
North Korean steel production slumps, hindering economy, military
Number of factors keep North's steel production from operating at or near full potential
North Korean oil tankers change delivery routes
Analysis shows tanker fleet more active in March, two tankers sailing very close to South Korea
No one knows North Korea’s GDP
Pyongyang remains secretive about even minor data, leaving rest of world to guess
North Korean exports to Russia increase in 2014
Total trade values still low, with overall trade decreasing on the back of falling oil prices
China, not U.S., seeks peace in North Korea: scholar
Korean unification would be bonanza not only for Koreans but for all Northeast Asia, academic says
Iranian sanctions model won’t work with North Korea
Tougher measures against Pyongyang now could alienate China, provoke a fourth nuclear test
No oil yet in 2015, but North Korea imports more gasoline
The DPRK took advantage of falling global oil prices in January, buying more gasoline and making savings on diesel
North Korea using renewable energy at air base
Renewable energy plant at military base could be test bed for widespread use