Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region
North Korean coal exports generate $1 billion a year
The DPRK's coal exports to China remained at more than a million tons a month throughout 2014
North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase over 2013 figures, could indicate refinery problems
Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities
Leader highlights light industry, seemingly eyes South Korea in search for sponsors
Defectors value their freedom but miss their homes
Saddened by discrimination, defectors see limited options for changing the North substantially
Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?
China’s disapproval, Western outrage, Russia’s economy give Pyongyang few investment options
How happy are North Koreans? Specialists talk culture
Regime watchers talk public approval levels, the problems with encouraging defections
Bright lights, not human rights: Why North Koreans envy their neighbors
Ask a North Korean: What do people along the border think about the Chinese – and those living in Pyongyang?
Change is in the air in North Korea
Expect better living conditions, but little change in personal liberties, inter-Korean relations
Will Kim Jong Un ever deliver economic success in North Korea?
Will North Korea's economy ever make significant improvements?
