The 2019 DPRK Economic Outlook aims to present the interpretations and observations of Korean economists for the unknown direction in which North Korea is headed. To that end, the North Korean economy was divided into industry, trade, inflation and exchange rates, market, agriculture, food, and military economy, and 6 respective papers are presented. A separate assesment of the overall conditions is also included. The papers do not center around specific discussions or debates, but rather, focus on presenting observations that can serve as the basis for interpretation as this better contributes to raising the awareness of the objective realities of North Korea instead of fueling unnecessary controversy.

Preface
Contributor

CHAPTER 1
Overall Assessment

CHAPTER 2
Real Economy and Industry

CHAPTER 3
Foreign Trade

CHAPTER 4
Markets and Private Sector

CHAPTER 5
Market Prices and Exchange Rate

CHAPTER 6
Food Supply

CHAPTER 7
Munitions Industry

CHAPTER 8
Transportation Sector

CHAPTER 9
Energy Sector