Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
Younger N. Koreans increasingly sharing pictures, video between cellphones
Report says video and images, often influenced by S. Korean and Japanese culture, increasingly shared among younger generations
Russia tops oil exports to N.Korea in UN Comtrade data
China numbers not included, but figures appear much lower than total capacity of North Korean tankers in the region
Remembering when money talked, five years on
Fifth anniversary of currency debacle serves as reminder of market's power
Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region
North Korean coal exports generate $1 billion a year
The DPRK's coal exports to China remained at more than a million tons a month throughout 2014
North Korea imports more jet fuel, gasoline and diesel in 2014
Chinese oil product exports to North Korea increase over 2013 figures, could indicate refinery problems
Kim’s New Year’s speech reveals economic priorities
Leader highlights light industry, seemingly eyes South Korea in search for sponsors
Defectors value their freedom but miss their homes
Saddened by discrimination, defectors see limited options for changing the North substantially
Without sponsors, can North Korea grow?
China’s disapproval, Western outrage, Russia’s economy give Pyongyang few investment options
How happy are North Koreans? Specialists talk culture
Regime watchers talk public approval levels, the problems with encouraging defections
