March 29, 2024

Economy

Information related to the North Korea economic sector

Why more sanctions will not solve the North Korean problem

Why more sanctions will not solve the North Korean problem

Chinese cooperation on proposed sanctions could have devastating impact on DPRK economy

Why more sanctions will not solve the North Korean problem
Dr. Kevin Gray
Dr. Kevin Gray March 1, 2016
N. Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years
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N. Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years

Overall food imports from China fell by a quarter last year when compared with 2014

N. Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 18, 2016
N.Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years

N.Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years

Overall food imports from China fell by a quarter last year when compared with 2014

N.Korean cereal imports fall to lowest levels in 10 years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 18, 2016
I’m sad to see the Kaesong Complex go

I’m sad to see the Kaesong Complex go

Kaesong offered a better life for North Koreans, and its loss will hit S.Korean businesspeople hard

I’m sad to see the Kaesong Complex go
Je Son Lee
Je Son Lee February 16, 2016
China and North Korea’s economic future

China and North Korea’s economic future

If China’s economic fortunes are set for a downturn, where does that leave its dependent?

China and North Korea’s economic future
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov | Peter Ward February 16, 2016
N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January

N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January

Kim regime continually attentive to economic matters alongside fourth nuclear test

N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 16, 2016
North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015
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North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015

While some exports fell, coal shipments increased to the highest levels ever recorded

North Korea sees 50% drop in iron exports to China in 2015
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 12, 2016
North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy
Ha-young Choi
Ha-young Choi | John G. Grisafi February 11, 2016
Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
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Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone

Tourist area opposite Dandong built in six months, seems to be powered at night

Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 10, 2016
North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China
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North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China

Experts are sceptical China's trade figures tell the whole story, no indications of supply issues in North Korea

North Korea goes two years without official crude oil from China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 7, 2016