April 10, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Historic agreement? What to make of the 2018 inter-Korean declaration
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Historic agreement? What to make of the 2018 inter-Korean declaration

The two Koreas laid the groundwork for an upcoming Kim-Trump meeting

Historic agreement? What to make of the 2018 inter-Korean declaration
The third inter-Korean summit: what to expect?
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The third inter-Korean summit: what to expect?

While the nuclear issue looms large, Pyongyang and Seoul have plenty else to talk about

The third inter-Korean summit: what to expect?
NK Pro
NK Pro April 25, 2018
Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
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Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?

Reports on waning Chinese commitment must be understood within the broader context

Beijing’s DPRK sanctions enforcement: “much stronger” than ever before?
How to get hired as a North Korean laborer abroad

How to get hired as a North Korean laborer abroad

Interviews with defectors reveal a grueling - and expensive - recruitment process

How to get hired as a North Korean laborer abroad
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 23, 2018
Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
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Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources

Petrol price drops in Pyongyang, availability reported to improve in Rason

Petrol price dips in North Korea, availability improves: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 20, 2018
Wonsan Kalma Street project continues to stall, photos and satellite imagery shows
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Wonsan Kalma Street project continues to stall, photos and satellite imagery shows

Despite high-profile construction of large tourist zone less than 3km away, project appears completely stalled

Wonsan Kalma Street project continues to stall, photos and satellite imagery shows
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 19, 2018
China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
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China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data

Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2018
Capitalism with North Korean characteristics: markets in DPRK law
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Capitalism with North Korean characteristics: markets in DPRK law

Analysis of open-source documents suggests the legal system is increasingly flexible

Capitalism with North Korean characteristics: markets in DPRK law
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 17, 2018
North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
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North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA

Imports are the lowest in four years, though are typically low at the start of the year

North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2018
North Korean agriculture under Kim Jong Un: quiet revolution or recognition of reality?
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North Korean agriculture under Kim Jong Un: quiet revolution or recognition of reality?

Analysis suggests the state increasingly recognizes property rights and private markets

North Korean agriculture under Kim Jong Un: quiet revolution or recognition of reality?
Peter Ward
Peter Ward April 10, 2018