May 02, 2024

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Information related to the North Korea economic sector

North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects

North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects

Uriminzokkiri accuses Washington of trying to "choke off the DPRK"

North Korean state media accuses U.S. of “blocking” inter-Korean projects
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 8, 2018
150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims

150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims

If accurate, figures would represent the repatriation of 850 workers in last 10 months

150 North Korean workers remain in-country, Qatar claims
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 7, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
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Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances

Last month saw the leader make a record breaking number of economy-related visits

Kim Jong Un’s public appearances in July: speedbattling on-the-spot guidances
Fyodor Tertitskiy
Fyodor Tertitskiy August 7, 2018
Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
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Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization

Analysis suggests the market has moved from the margins of the DPRK economy to the center

Price setting in North Korea: From marketization to institutionalization
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 6, 2018
North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
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North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show

Miniso-brand items now appear to be minority of stock on offer at Pyongyang store

North Korean Miniso store rebranding process continuing, photos show
Robin Brehm
Robin Brehm August 3, 2018
Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO

Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO

Company hopes to play a "pivotal role" in North-South rapprochement, Hyun Jeong-eun says

Hyundai Group expects Mount Kumgang tourism to resume this year: CEO
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 3, 2018
ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development

Korea Land and Housing Corporation seeking contractors for USD$177,257 research project

ROK government agency to investigate potential for North Korean SEZ development
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 3, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
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Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast

Their appearance indicates a recent uptick in the number of sanctioned vessels broadcasting their locations

Sanctioned North Korean tankers loiter near the Chinese coast
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 3, 2018
Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
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Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report

Asan Institute research finds that a sanctioned company shipped millions in oil to the DPRK

Russia’s oil shipments to North Korea 10 times more than declared: report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 1, 2018
Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday

Hyun Jeong-eun to attend memorial service for late husband, no meetings with officials planned

Hyundai Group CEO gets green light to visit N. Korea’s Mount Kumgang on Friday
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji August 1, 2018