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Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
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Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014

Chinese trade data indicate decrease in cereal imports when compared to same period in 2014

Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 1, 2015
How private finance took hold in North Korea

How private finance took hold in North Korea

Despite technical illegalities and potential for crime, underground money transfers work startlingly well

How private finance took hold in North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 30, 2015
UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 17, 2015
Gazprom exec says N.Korean gas pipeline unlikely
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Gazprom exec says N.Korean gas pipeline unlikely

While economically interesting, political climate too unstable for serious consideration

Gazprom exec says N.Korean gas pipeline unlikely
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 17, 2015
Interview: Was the 2000 inter-Korean summit worth it?

Interview: Was the 2000 inter-Korean summit worth it?

Kim Dae-jung's right-hand man looks back on historic 2000 summit, which he considers a 'half-success'

Interview: Was the 2000 inter-Korean summit worth it?
Ina Yoon
Ina Yoon | JH Ahn June 16, 2015
North Korea’s new avenues for private trade

North Korea’s new avenues for private trade

What do cars, boats and restaurants have in common? They’re how more Northerners are making money

North Korea’s new avenues for private trade
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 16, 2015
Unofficial financial services emerging in North Korea: Experts

Unofficial financial services emerging in North Korea: Experts

Experts say new 'money masters' leading to sudden economic change, but warn of investment risks

Unofficial financial services emerging in North Korea: Experts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 10, 2015
Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1
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Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1

Bilateral imports, exports apparently down in first quarter 2015 despite cooperation

Russia, North Korea trade drops in Q1
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 4, 2015
Industrial reforms: What is North Korea waiting for?

Industrial reforms: What is North Korea waiting for?

Successful small-scale liberalization not being expanded, some possible explanations cause for worry

Industrial reforms: What is North Korea waiting for?
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov June 2, 2015
North Korea exports record coal in April
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North Korea exports record coal in April

DPRK imports of gasoline also show 20% increase on last year

North Korea exports record coal in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 28, 2015