The North Korean Economy: Overview and Policy Analysis Category Congressional Research Service Reports Author Dick K. Nanto, Emma Chanlett-Avery Date Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 12:00 File CRS_DPRK_Economy_2007_RL32493.pdf This CRS report provides an overview of the economy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) or North Korea, its external economic relations, attempts at reform, and U.S. policy options.