March 28, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
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North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA

Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate

North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
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How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks

As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro

How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
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North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban

Continuing iron shipments could still be in breach of UN resolutions

North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2017
How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy

How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy

In the 90s, ships meant to police the maritime border became centers of private enterprise

How North Korea’s navy was appropriated by the market economy
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov September 25, 2017
Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film

Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film

From the 1950s to the 1980s, DPRK cinema extolled the ideological benefits of hard work

Labor of love: the Cheollima movement in North Korean film
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko September 22, 2017
Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
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Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here

Washington is likely to move forward under its own steam when it comes to further responses against the North

Where U.S. North Korea strategy goes from here
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2017
North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
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North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote

DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years

North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 14, 2017
Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
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Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?

New measures will have a rippling effect, but implementation remains a challenge

Resolution 2375: Strongest ever sanctions, or a very small step?
Andrea Berger
Andrea Berger September 13, 2017
U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
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U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea

Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year

U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 13, 2017
Several North Korean tankers return to service
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Several North Korean tankers return to service

Though activity still low when compared to recent years

Several North Korean tankers return to service
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 11, 2017