Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
How North Korea’s economy shafts its students
Young people lack ways to make money even as schools' demands add up
Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey
While capitalism currently has strong roots in North Korea, corruption could pose problems in future
Meet Mr. X: One of the North’s new capitalist class
By providing kickbacks, foreign currency to the state, money-making enterprises thrive in ‘Stalinist’ state
Why interest in the North Korean army is dropping
The informal economy means young people have other options for success
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say
Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013
Massive increase occurs as Pyongyang shifts purchasing practices
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime
Pyongyang restaurant launches loyalty card
Latest sign of emerging middle class, market forces in North's capital
How I was introduced to capitalism – the North Korean way
Three currencies in 1980s North Korea allowed foreigners to spend money in sometimes surprising ways
What happens when you die in North Korea? A funeral system explained
"It’s not only the living in North Korea who are pitiful, the dead are, too"
