April 25, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms

Domestic efforts to liberalize the economy should be encouraged, not punished

Why sanctions may harm North Korea’s burgeoning market reforms
Théo Clément
Théo Clément September 8, 2017
North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
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North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal

The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban

North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 7, 2017
What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
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What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?

Sprint-finishing the end of its prohibited programs makes good strategic sense for North Korea

What explains the DPRK’s intensive testing schedule?
Tristan Webb
Tristan Webb September 6, 2017
As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
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As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports

General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline

As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 6, 2017
Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
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Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures

Value of reported shipments significantly lower than those listed in a Justice Department filing

Russian fuel exports to North Korea minimal in 2017: ITC figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 3, 2017
North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
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North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July

Though the trade should stop on September 5

North Korean lead exports to China overtake iron in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 31, 2017
North Korea doubles cereal imports from China in July
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North Korea doubles cereal imports from China in July

Following reports of drought, imports at highest monthly levels in three years

North Korea doubles cereal imports from China in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 28, 2017
North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month
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North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month

But the DPRK's imports from China remain high

North Korean coal exports to China remain at zero for fifth month
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 25, 2017
North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade

North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade

New sanctions target a burgeoning entrepreneurial class often independent from the state

North Korea’s fishing industry: Markets, private business, and foreign trade
Peter Ward
Peter Ward August 25, 2017
Chinese exports of diesel to North Korea rose in July
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Chinese exports of diesel to North Korea rose in July

Gasoline shipments fell sharply compared to the previous month, however

Chinese exports of diesel to North Korea rose in July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 25, 2017