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Information related to the North Korea business sector
North Korea in Dec. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
January 1, 2021
Russian workers leave North Korea as joint coal project nears year-long shutdown
Some employees of RasonConTrans remain in border city despite COVID-19 lockdown putting indefinite pause on business
December 24, 2020
Singaporean breached North Korea sanctions with bulk exports of Pokka coffee
Pokka Singapore denies connection with recently jailed Lim “William” Cheng Hwee and SINSMS freight-forwarding company
December 21, 2020
Singaporean company director jailed for selling alcohol to North Korea
Director of company sanctioned by Treasury is jailed for two months, wife charged with financial penalty
December 14, 2020
North Koreans in the countryside may soon drink up a new domestic beer
A new North Korean beer called Tumangang sheds light on a Rason trade zone factory’s growth
December 4, 2020
North Korea in Nov. 2020: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2020
December 3, 2020
Despite diplomatic dry spell, Seoul pitches North Korea on new, pricey projects
Experts say the proposal is not timely or feasible, and that Seoul should first restore its relations with Pyongyang
November 23, 2020
North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources
A new decree was adopted in a rarely-publicized meeting of top Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) officials
November 5, 2020
Pro-North Korea newspaper in Japan monetizes website with paywall
Paywall system will limit reach of publication, but could spark sanctions concerns
November 4, 2020
North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020
November 3, 2020
