Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Tourism as an Industry
This article is not about booking a tour to North Korea.[1] That’s a topic for another day. Rather, this is…
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Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking: Management System Discourse
This paper is the fourth installment of the “Understanding Kim Jong Un’s Economic Policymaking” series.[1] It tackles what has been…
The 2022 Session of the North Korean Legislature: Strengthening Import Substitution and State Control While the Economy Stagnates
North Korea’s legislative body, the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA), met in Pyongyang for its annual meeting from February 6-7, 2022.…
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…