Nascent economic growth in North Korea?

(Via the Marmot's Hole)

In a rare piece of reporting from within the hermit kingdom, a reporter (who remained anonymous) for the Christian Science Monitor saw more private cars and economic activities as North Korea tentatively opens up to some trade under the influence of China.

Certainly not enough cause to go dancing in the street, but still, at this point a slightly more stable and prosperous North Korea is good news.