Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea exports record coal in April
DPRK imports of gasoline also show 20% increase on last year
Lights out in Pyongyang? North Korea’s energy crisis
Reports from in-country sources indicate capital was unable to cope over winter, plunging residents into darkness
Document shows N. Korea’s plan to lure Wonsan-Kumgang investment
Regime intends to improve tourism infrastructure; past investors skeptical about prospects
N.Korean trade with China down in Q1
Falling trade values could be due to cheaper coal; fertilizer and rice imports also drop
Cooperation with Russia: What North Korea expects
Despite increasing talks, uncertainties stand in way of Moscow-Pyongyang partnerships
No crude to North Korea for 15 months
DPRK continues to buy larger quantities of gasoline, diesel than in 2014
Behind the decline in North Korean defections
Kim Jong Un’s regime has applied smarter, not stricter, policies to bring down escapees
N.Korean tankers take long way back to, from China
Long voyages, stretching capacity of North's vessels, indicates possible importance of cargo
Inter-Korean trade hits record high in 2014
Analysis of 15 years of data shows huge declines in DPRK trade with countries outside of China
