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The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea: Self-Criticism and Dubious Optimism Concerning Economic Development

Apr 13, 2020

Domestic Affairs, Economy

The North Korean Supreme People’s Assembly session took place this Sunday. Here are the main takeaways: North Korea’s economy remains…

The North Korean Parliamentary Session and Budget Report 2019: Signs of Economic Stagnation and an Open Claim to Leadership on the Korean Peninsula

Apr 13, 2019

Commentary, Domestic Affairs, Economy

On April 11, 2019, the first session of the 14th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA, the DPRK’s Parliament) convened at the…

The North Korean Parliamentary Session and Budget Report 2018: Cautious Optimism for the Summit Year

Ruediger Frank and 38 North

Apr 19, 2018

Economy

On April 11, 2018, the 6th session of the 13th Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) of the DPRK convened at the…

The 2016 North Korean Budget Report: 12 Observations

The 2016 North Korean Budget Report: 12 Observations

Apr 8, 2016

Economy

On March 30, 2016, the 9th plenary meeting of the 13th Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) of the…