North Korea’s Hydroelectric Power – The Tanchon Power Station Project
Background At first glance, North Korea’s mountainous terrain and numerous riverine systems would seem ideal for hydroelectric power production, and…
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The More We Wait, The Worse It Will Get
With apologies to T.S. Eliot, August was the cruelest month. US-DPRK working-level talks did not begin, as most observers expected,…
North Korea’s Hydroelectric Power – Part II
In an attempt to address the country’s electrical energy needs, the DPRK is placing greater emphasis on the construction and…
North Korea’s Hydroelectric Power – Part I
Background Coal and hydropower are the two main sources of power in North Korea, however, hydropower accounts for the majority…