Tightening the Screws: Kim Jong Un’s Clampdown on “Capitalist Tendencies”
Although North Korea is one of the harshest totalitarian states in the world, it is not as static as observers…
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Why We Know Even Less Than Usual About North Korea’s Food Situation
Even in a normal year, North Korea’s food situation would be difficult to parse. This year, however, it is more…
How Global Is the North Korean Economy?
North Korea may be one of the most autarkic economies in the world, but it is far from isolated from…
The North Korean Economy in 2021 and 2022: Muddling Through With Few Options
What was the state of the North Korean economy in 2021, and where is it headed in 2022? The Central…