Economic security

Luxury goods funding Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons: £3,000 watches, premium whisky and jewelry are all among the items on sale in North Korea's department stores

Luxury goods including £3,000 watches and premium whisky are on sale in department stores in North Korea amid claims the proceeds are funding Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons.

Photos show upmarket jewelry, perfume brands and clothing are all available in two high-end shops in the country's capital, Pyongyang.

One North Korean defector, who once helped to finance the import of illicit goods into the hermit state, said the sales could be going towards the nation's military program.

This story was uncovered by NK Pro analysts during a year long investigation into sanctions violations.