April 25, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Resolution 2397 bans N. Korea from buying all machinery, electronics, vehicles, and metals
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Resolution 2397 bans N. Korea from buying all machinery, electronics, vehicles, and metals

In addition, DPRK's earnings from exports should dwindle to just a few million per month under new sanctions

Resolution 2397 bans N. Korea from buying all machinery, electronics, vehicles, and metals
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 26, 2017
UNSC Resolution 2397: What it means for North Korea
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UNSC Resolution 2397: What it means for North Korea

New measures are both "immediately harsh" and position UNSC for strict follow-on sanctions

UNSC Resolution 2397: What it means for North Korea
Scott LaFoy
Scott LaFoy December 24, 2017
North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October
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North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October

But imports of other food groups were much higher than in previous years

North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 21, 2017
Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?
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Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?

Both countries hope to increase economic exchange if political circumstances allow

Russia and the North Korean economy: more than meets the eye?
The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform

Since 2000s, N. Korean premier has pushed changes that have helped DPRK's economy survive sanctions

The true story of Pak Pong Ju: a mission of radical reform
Peter Ward
Peter Ward December 18, 2017
Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
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Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities

Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear

Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 14, 2017
Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
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Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile

The appearance of completely new design suggests parallel running missile development programs

Kim’s shock and awe: analyzing North Korea’s monster missile
Uzi Rubin
Uzi Rubin December 11, 2017
Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea

How the Soviet Union's currency shops served as the model for the North's "exchanged money" system

Control over currency: Tracing the role of foreign cash in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 11, 2017
Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?

"South Korean culture plays a huge role in driving these changes"

Ask a North Korean: What’s cool in North Korea?
Park Ui-sung December 6, 2017
The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017

Leeds University's Adam Cathcart says Pyongyang has more leverage over Beijing than many imagine

The state of the alliance: Beijing-Pyongyang relations in 2017
Seungmock Oh
Seungmock Oh December 6, 2017