In October, the Korea Economic Institute published a presentation of North Korean economic data assembled by the Bank of Korea. Basic stats below:
- GDP: -1.1% in 2006 (+3.8% in 2005)-Due to decrease in agriculture output.
- Services are the largest component of the economy (34%)
- Trade volume (exports + imports) approximately US$3 billion
- 2005 trading partners in order: China, South Korea, Thailand, Russia, Japan, Singapore
See the full report here: northkorea.ppt