North Korean Economy Watch

Korea Business Consultants has published their October 2009 newsletter.  You can read it here.

Here is the newsletter table of contents:

COVER
- China eyes DPRK’s mineral wealth
- SinoMining acquires 51% of DPRK’s Hyesan Copper Mine
- Transformation and Modernization of North Korea
- DPRK sees peace pact with US as key to disarmament
- US “willing to engage DPRK directly”
- “DPRK Energy Sector Assistance to - Accompany Progress in… Discussions”
- Billy Graham’s son visits DPRK to deliver aid
- Lang visits Seoul

ECONOMY
- DPRK vows to expand trade
- China poised to give substantial aid
- DPRK films looking for joint producers

INTER KOREAN
- Buddhists from south, north call for reopening of Mount Kumgang tour
- Kaesong factory recognized for quality
- Frayed relations hindering development of mineral resources
- ROK aid to north falls
- Lawmakers call for use of rice surplus as DPRK aid
- Farmers demand rice price stabilization

POLITICAL
- Kenya establishes diplomatic relations with DPRK

CULTURE & SPORTS
- Eriksson to coach DPRK?
- DPRK’s Hong battles for gold at World Gymnastic Championships
- DPRK begins preparations for World Cup

KOREA COMPASS
- Mangyongdae
- Korean Proverb

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