Economy
Information related to the North Korea economic sector
North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy
KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy
Satellite imagery, photos show N. Korea’s new tourist zone
Tourist area opposite Dandong built in six months, seems to be powered at night
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
For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual
Chinese border town has gradually but noticeably grown into a hub North Korean business activity
Unification no solution to S. Korea’s population problems
Experts value N. Korea’s younger population, but say expense, training gaps offset boons
North Korea improving electricity grid – local media
Improvements include burning less heavy fuel oil in Pyongyang thermal plant, more renewables
How the market system works in N.Korea and is sustainable
There’s plenty of motive for profit to go around – and little to buck the trend
Will Russia’s Trans-Korean railroad plan ever come to fruition?
Russian observers say lack of S. Korean enthusiasm, peace treaty remain obstacles to realization
North Korea’s utopian sea flavor of socialism
Fisheries, ‘big hauls’ emphasis shows Pyongyang hasn’t stopped setting ambitious targets
Social criticism in North Korean cinematography
Films noted the persistent problems in Kim Il Sungist society – but avoided real causes
