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Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
NK PRO

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years

Solar cells are currently sanctioned by the UN as part of wider restrictions on machinery

North Korean solar imports fall to zero for first time in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2018
Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
NK PRO

Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang

Sudden sign of activity at long-abandoned site follows Sino-DPRK summits

Hotel construction begins at site of abandoned Chinese mall in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 30, 2018
Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law
NK PRO

Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law

Analysis shows enterprises have been granted unparalleled fiscal autonomy in certain areas of activity

Art of the deal: commercial contracts in DPRK law
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 30, 2018
Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?

KIMEP's Chan Young Bang says state ideology is incompatible with rapid growth - for the time being

Can North Korea pursue economic reform without provoking regime collapse?
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji May 29, 2018
N. Korea aims to finish Wonsan-Kalma project by April 15 next year: state media

N. Korea aims to finish Wonsan-Kalma project by April 15 next year: state media

In first on-site inspection, DPRK leader says project aimed at domestic tourists

N. Korea aims to finish Wonsan-Kalma project by April 15 next year: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 29, 2018
Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port
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Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port

Visits buck recent trend of DPRK-flagged ships primarily visiting Dalian

Following hiatus, North Korean vessels reappear at Chinese coal port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2018
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN

Figures are roughly a fifth of their March equivalents

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea dwindle in April: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 23, 2018
Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

ROK's TV Chosun incorrectly claimed press had to pay around $27,000 each for their visit

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2018
Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
NK PRO

Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea

Source says DPRK train featured coal carriages, travelling from Dandong to Sinuiju

Imagery shows rare night-time cargo train crossing into North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 22, 2018
Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Huge light fixture newest addition to iconic building in North Korean capital city

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 21, 2018