DPRK links

General

There are a great many blogs and websites focusing on North Korea, many of them taking extreme viewpoints from either side of the debate, here are some that we check regularly for updates:

NKEconwatch – frequent updates and aggregated news on all things DPRK, has a specific focus on economic issues but contains in-depth news on a great many facets of North Korea, essential for serious Korea-watchers. Also created the best Google Earth DPRK overlay map in existence, great for revisiting the sights after your trip!

 

Nautilus - Daily updates from newspapers around the region, and current events provided by Berkley University

 

Cankor Weekly - e-clipping service devoted to DPRK news and analysis from Canada

Merchandise

A brief list of known and trusted vendors of DPRK goodies: Pyongyang Art Studio

 

Pyongyang Art Studio - Well established vendor of all manner of DPRK art works, with a gallery now open in Beijing and revolving exhibitions, specialists on the art of North Korea

 

North Korea Books - undoubtedly the biggest selection of books straight from Pyongyang available outside of the country itself, books by and about the Leaders, the country, and much much more

 

DPRKcool - Offering fine art and propaganda from North Korean art studios, a good range of pieces at competitive prices

 

 

Business

It may all be centrally-planned, but still some of this goes on!

 

In addition to the links below, due to our extensive list of DPRK contacts we are in a great position and very willing to offer advice for anyone interested in doing business with DPRK and suggest people come to us as their first port of call.

 

European Business Association - de facto chamber of commerce organisation formed by foreign businesses with operations on the ground in Pyongyan

 

Korea Business Consultants - Beijing-based business consultancy specializing in arranging business initiatives in North Korea

 

Bizarre

Something a bit different, for those who just can’t get enough!

 

Pyongyang Metro - More than meets the eye, exhaustive site covering all aspects of Pyongyang’s underground railway system

Koryo Tours’ YouTube channel – ever-expanding collection of videos and more