Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Chinese exports to North Korea increase in August
Detailed breakdown of trade still not available, however
How North Korea’s nascent consumerism has succeeded in toeing the party line
Far from challenging juche orthodoxy, DPRK-style capitalism has pushed traditional state values
Koreas to begin connecting rail, roads between late November and early December
Talks also see two sides agree to begin joint "research" into broader economic cooperation
North Korean professor says DPRK GDP at $30.7 billion in 2017
But the numbers clash with estimates from those produced by the Bank of Korea
One country, two systems: explaining North Korea’s dual exchange rates
A legacy of the DPRK's past, the current system has some practical benefits
Russia traded sanctioned commodities with North Korea in July: ITC
Though some of the shipments likely covered by exceptions
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Move represents second extension of event since September
North Korean oil tanker leaves Vladivostok following brief detention
Tanker leaves area after 14-hour location transmission gap
The North Korean economy in September 2018: an overview
Domestic prices rose as economic affairs dominated an inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang
DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon
Developments at linked site visible via satellite
